Author: Bobby Ross Jr.

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

Forgotten stock account helps Tennessee man reunite homeless woman, family

December 7, 2002, Saturday, BC cycle Forgotten stock account helps Tennessee man reunite homeless woman, family BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: Domestic News LENGTH: 530 words DATELINE: NASHVILLE, Tenn. Stockbroker Michael Guess has worked downtown long enough to recognize a homeless person. He knew Alice Perley was one as she walked off the elevator into his office this week. “She was just kind of unkempt,” Guess said … Continue reading Forgotten stock account helps Tennessee man reunite homeless woman, family

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Washington Post

Mold blamed for illnesses, lawsuits and millions in maintenance

This story appeared on the AP national wire and ran on Page A09 of The Washington Post. The Washington Post December 1, 2002 Sunday Final Edition Schools Learning New 4-Letter Word; Mold Blamed for Illnesses, Lawsuits and Millions in Maintenance BYLINE: Bobby Ross Jr., Associated Press SECTION: A SECTION; Pg. A09 LENGTH: 724 words DATELINE: NASHVILLE To protest a menace in their school, nearly 1,000 students at East High School … Continue reading Mold blamed for illnesses, lawsuits and millions in maintenance

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Associated Press

Tennessee politicians play prominent national roles

November 8, 2002, Friday, BC cycle Tennessee politicians play prominent national roles BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: Political News LENGTH: 783 words DATELINE: NASHVILLE, Tenn. Smart and ambitious, he’s considered potential presidential material – and he’s from Tennessee. Actually, he’s not one man but three. Tennessee boasts a trio of prominent politicians playing high-profile national roles, highlighted Friday by U.S. Rep. Harold Ford Jr.’s announcement that he … Continue reading Tennessee politicians play prominent national roles

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