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Jessie Christopher Smith
Reporter
Jessie Christopher Smith is The Oklahoman's city government and community enterprise reporter. His prior role as the breaking news and trending reporter saw him cover a variety of topics such as crime and public safety; weather and disaster; and local businesses and higher education. A graduate of The University of Oklahoma, Smith previously served as an intern for The Oklahoman and for Gaylord News.