Sam Franklin, Author at Magnolia Tribune

Sam Franklin

Sam Franklin is one of the noms de plume of Kelley Williams, Jr.

Analysis | Sam Franklin •

April 17, 2025

Tariffs at the dawn of the American republic

In this Part 2 of a series, Sam Franklin delves into the economic impacts – both intended and unintended – of tariffs.

Analysis | Sam Franklin •

April 10, 2025

Tariffs and markets

In this Part 1 of a series, Sam Franklin delves into the economic impacts – both intended and unintended – of tariffs.

News

News | Frank Corder •

April 29, 2026

Mississippi House, Senate plan for special session after U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Callais

News | Jeremy Pittari •

April 29, 2026

Governor Reeves announces new Rural Health Transformation Program Office

News | Mark Sherman, Associated Press •

April 29, 2026

Supreme Court voids majority Black congressional district in Louisiana, boosting Republican chances

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

April 23, 2026

Mississippi companies invited to participate in 2026 Southeastern U.S.–Canadian Provinces Conference

Business | Frank Corder •

April 22, 2026

Corderill investing $100 million at Meridian data center campus

Business | Frank Corder •

April 17, 2026

Walmart announces plan to remodel 19 Mississippi stores

Culture

Culture | Susan Marquez •

April 29, 2026

“Ellenpalooza” coming to Bay St. Louis

Culture | Alistair Begg •

April 29, 2026

The key to unity

Culture | Meredith Biesinger •

April 28, 2026

AlleyKat Ceramics: Where a Singapore alley led to a Gulf Coast creative haven

Opinion

Opinion | Russ Latino •

April 29, 2026

U.S. Supreme Court’s voting rights decision carries big implications for Mississippi

Opinion | Sid Salter •

April 29, 2026

Reeves’ decision to preemptively call a special session for judicial redistricting is shrewd

Opinion | Roger Wicker •

April 24, 2026

Finish the job In Iran, but don’t forget China