Blake Kaplan

Blake Kaplan serves as the regional executive editor for three McClatchy newspapers: the Sun Herald in Gulfport, Mississippi, the Ledger-Enquirer in Columbus, Georgia, and The Telegraph in Macon, Georgia. With a career at McClatchy starting in August 1994, Blake has held various leadership positions, including executive editor and general manager of the Sun Herald, and vice president and executive editor roles. Blake's extensive experience in journalism began with a bachelor's degree in print journalism from Louisiana State University and includes positions as a staff writer across multiple organizations, covering diverse topics such as government, healthcare, and aviation, along with significant contributions to story development and newsroom leadership.