Ramsey crusades against debt and overspending

The Associated Press March 30, 2003, Sunday, BC cycle Ramsey crusades against debt and overspending BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: Business News LENGTH: 757 words DATELINE: NASHVILLE, Tenn. A chorus of cheers filled the Cornerstone Church’s arena-style sanctuary as Christian financial guru Dave Ramsey snapped a pair of metal scissors. The crowd squealed with delight as Ramsey sliced a credit card … Continue reading Ramsey crusades against debt and overspending

War opponents hold rallies across Tennessee

March 20, 2003, Thursday, BC cycle War opponents hold rallies across Tennessee BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: State and Regional LENGTH: 960 words DATELINE: NASHVILLE, Tenn. Peter Fossel, a 57-year-old former Marine, wore a Purple Heart he won in the Vietnam War as he joined more than 300 anti-war protesters outside the Nashville federal building Thursday. He carried a sign that read: “Why War? Wage Peace.” “This … Continue reading War opponents hold rallies across Tennessee

Americans React to Strike Against Iraq

March 20, 2003 Americans React to Strike Against Iraq BYLINE: BOBBY ROSS JR.; Associated Press Writer SECTION: DOMESTIC NEWS LENGTH: 526 words DATELINE: NASHVILLE, Tenn. As President Bush told the nation that the United States had launched a strike on Iraq, the Brentwood Hills Church of Christ in Nashville opened its doors to the community to watch on two big screens – and to pray. About 15 people were … Continue reading Americans React to Strike Against Iraq

Bush speech gets high marks at Nashville bar

March 17, 2003, Monday, BC cycle Bush speech gets high marks at Nashville bar BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: State and Regional LENGTH: 419 words DATELINE: NASHVILLE, Tenn. Attention at Sam’s Bar & Grill switched Monday night from green St. Patrick’s Day beer and March Madness basketball to President Bush’s televised ultimatum to Saddam Hussein. The packed sports bar erupted in applause for the president as the … Continue reading Bush speech gets high marks at Nashville bar

At 104, widow of traveling evangelist strong in mind, faith

March 13, 2003, Thursday, BC cycle At 104, widow of traveling evangelist strong in mind, faith BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: Domestic News LENGTH: 830 words DATELINE: NASHVILLE, Tenn. On weekday afternoons, 104-year-old Laura Keeble sits in her nursing home room, content to watch Oprah Winfrey on television. But at 3 p.m. on Sundays, the widow of traveling evangelist Marshall Keeble expects someone to wheel her downstairs … Continue reading At 104, widow of traveling evangelist strong in mind, faith

For cancer patient, an unusual wish: a college education

March 12, 2003, Wednesday, BC cycle For cancer patient, an unusual wish: a college education BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: Domestic News LENGTH: 780 words DATELINE: NASHVILLE, Tenn. When high school student Lincoln Rogers was stricken with kidney cancer, he didn’t ask the Make-A-Wish Foundation for a trip to Walt Disney World or a chance to meet his favorite TV star. He asked for an education. The … Continue reading For cancer patient, an unusual wish: a college education

Christian groups eager to help in Iraq, but critics wary their aim is conversion

The Associated Press State & Local Wire April 3, 2003, Thursday, BC cycle Christian groups eager to help in Iraq, but critics wary their aim is conversion BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: State and Regional LENGTH: 851 words DATELINE: NASHVILLE, Tenn. In the aftermath of war, Iraq is expected to face a massive humanitarian crisis, with hunger, homelessness and disease threatening … Continue reading Christian groups eager to help in Iraq, but critics wary their aim is conversion