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Bobby Harrison, Mississippi Today’s senior capitol reporter, covers politics, government and the Mississippi State Legislature. He also writes a weekly news analysis which is co-published in newspapers statewide. A native of Laurel, Bobby joined our team June 2018 after working for the North Mississippi Daily Journal in Tupelo since 1984. He is president of the Mississippi Capitol Press Corps Association and works with the Mississippi State University Stennis Institute to organize press luncheons. Bobby has a bachelor's in American Studies from the University of Southern Mississippi and has received multiple awards from the Mississippi Press Association, including the Bill Minor Best Investigative/In-depth Reporting and Best Commentary Column.

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Mississippi farmers brace for tariffs’ impact: ‘We are the ones being hit the hardest’

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Rankin County gives Guest, Republicans big boost in District 3

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Guest a clear favorite after convincing win in GOP runoff; Hughes proud of effort

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Amid social media confusion, Espy remains neutral; calls Baria, Sherman good candidates

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Ruling OKs online tax collection, could lead to special session on infrastructure

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Candidates mum on campaign spending strategy during final days

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Governor names MEMA director as hurricane season ramps up

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Baria a consistent Democratic vote despite Republican tilt of his district

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Legislative Democrats vow to work harder for Baria in runoff

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State revenue rebounds in May after lackluster April

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Top vote getters Sherman, Guest balk at debate invites

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Former Congressman Childers: Key to runoff success is identifying voters, begging

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Baria, Sherman runoff pits veteran lawmaker against Hollywood’s big bucks

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Bryant touts high tech jobs as Raytheon plans $100 million expansion

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Bryant may bet on lottery, sports book, internet sales to fix roads

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