Author: Bobby Ross Jr.

Bobby Ross Jr. is an award-winning journalist who has reported from all 50 states and 20 countries.
Associated Press

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

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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

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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

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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

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All-star lineup delves into business side of baseball

February 21, 2003, Friday, BC cycle All-star lineup delves into business side of baseball BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS Jr., Associated Press Writer SECTION: Sports News LENGTH: 635 words DATELINE: NASHVILLE, Tenn. A struggling stock market has caused some owners to cut back on spending, a top baseball official said Friday. Sandy Alderson, executive vice president for baseball operations in the commissioner’s office, cited “lousy investments” by Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks … Continue reading All-star lineup delves into business side of baseball

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Washington Post

‘E-tithing’ catching on in some denominations, helps churches keep revenue steady

This story appeared on the AP national wire and ran on Page A10 of The Washington Post. February 12, 2003, Wednesday, BC cycle ‘E-tithing’ catching on in some denominations, helps churches keep revenue steady BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: Domestic News LENGTH: 866 words DATELINE: NASHVILLE, Tenn. For Sally Hanneman, church giving has gone high-tech. The 47-year-old physical therapist used to scramble to write a check as … Continue reading ‘E-tithing’ catching on in some denominations, helps churches keep revenue steady

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Associated Press

Religious broadcasters cheer Bush’s faith-based initiative

February 10, 2003, Monday, BC cycle Religious broadcasters cheer Bush’s faith-based initiative BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: State and Regional LENGTH: 836 words DATELINE: NASHVILLE, Tenn. Even before President Bush arrived Monday at the National Religious Broadcasters convention, it seemed obvious what kind of reception he would receive. Bush friend Michael W. Smith – the reigning top artist in contemporary Christian music – warmed up the crowd … Continue reading Religious broadcasters cheer Bush’s faith-based initiative

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5-year-old’s torture, beating death brings questions

The Associated Press State & Local Wire January 11, 2003, Saturday, BC cycle 5-year-old’s torture, beating death brings questions BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: State and Regional LENGTH: 869 words DATELINE: CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. In the wake of his death, the hell that 5-year-old Nathaniel Upshaw endured seems so obvious, so hard to ignore. A black eye observed by a neighbor. Screaming and slamming against walls inside his … Continue reading 5-year-old’s torture, beating death brings questions

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Baptists, gay activists clash over anti-discrimination ordinance

January 10, 2003, Friday, BC cycle Baptists, gay activists clash over anti-discrimination ordinance BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: Domestic News LENGTH: 717 words DATELINE: NASHVILLE, Tenn. A plan to add sexual orientation to the city’s list of classes protected from job and housing discrimination has angered the Southern Baptist Convention, which may reconsider staging its 2005 annual meeting in its hometown. Bill Merrell, an SBC vice president, … Continue reading Baptists, gay activists clash over anti-discrimination ordinance

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