Author: Bobby Ross Jr.

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

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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Associated Press

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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Associated Press

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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Associated Press

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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Associated Press

It pays to learn the Ten Commandments

It pays to learn the Ten Commandments By Bobby Ross Jr.| Associated Press Saturday, January 04, 2003 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – George Kelley believes the nation has lost its moral conscience and he plans to do something about it – one child and $10 at a time. The 76-year-old retired flower shop owner has started a ministry out of his home that pays children $10 each … Continue reading It pays to learn the Ten Commandments

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Associated Press

Tennessee lawmakers discover the business of a lottery

Tennessee lawmakers discover the business of a lottery By BOBBY ROSS JR. Associated Press Writer ALPHARETTA, Ga. (AP)-At the Scientific Games International headquarters north of Atlanta, gigantic presses print roughly 40 million scratchoff lottery tickets a day. In a year, the shiny, colorful tickets come in more than 1,200 varieties, from Texas’ “Bucks ‘N Trucks” to Arizona’s “Wild Willie” to Maine’s “Dog Gone Lottery.” On … Continue reading Tennessee lawmakers discover the business of a lottery

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Associated Press

Tennessee officials seek tips on lottery startup

Bobby Ross Jr. Associated Press Writer Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2002 | 9:29 a.m. ATLANTA — Dub it Lottery 101. Tennessee lawmakers received a crash course Tuesday in how to start a $1-billion-a-year enterprise — a state lottery — from scratch in just a few months. Rebecca Paul, president of the Georgia Lottery Corp., played the role of professor as the House-Senate lottery information and recommendation … Continue reading Tennessee officials seek tips on lottery startup

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