Nov 4, 2015: Monroe Journal: New and existing faces to fill county seats following election results
For the District 7 Senate race, Democrat incumbent Hob Bryan of Amory defeated Republican opponent Barry Strevel of Amory by Monroe County’s figures. Bryan received 5,002 votes, or 56.49 percent, compared to Strevel’s 3,852 votes, or 43.5 percent for just Monroe County.

Oct 18, 2015: Daily Journal: Legislative elections scattered throughout Northeast Mississippi
District 7 incumbent Hob Bryan, D-Amory, vs. Barry Strevel, R-Amory.

Sept 18, 2015: WTVA: Political meet and greet held at Elvis Birthplace
One of the candidates present was Barry Strevel who is a republican running for District 7 Senate. He says that it was a great opportunity for him and the other candidates.

Aug 9, 2015: Daily Journal: Only two Northeast Mississippi incumbents not returning for sure – thus far
Contested Northeast Mississippi November elections on the Senate side are:
District 7 incumbent Hob Bryan, D-Amory, vs. Barry Strevel, R-Amory.

Mar 20, 2015: Daily Journal: Strevel kicks off state Senate campaign
Barry Strevel, an Amory businessman running for Mississippi’s District 7 Senate seat, emphasized education and job creation during his campaign announcement Thursday.

July 2, 2013: Monroe County Journal: Groundbreaking ceremony for new subdivision
Barry and Debbie Strevel of D&B Land Development LLC have taken the lead on this project.