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
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
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
Moral issue or not? Tennessee voters to decide whether to legalize state lottery
November 4, 2002 Monday Tennessee to Vote on Lottery BYLINE: BOBBY ROSS JR.; Associated Press Writer SECTION: NATIONAL POLITICAL NEWS LENGTH: 721 words DATELINE: NASHVILLE, Tenn. It’s a moral issue. It’s not a moral issue. That’s the mixed message from Tennessee lottery opponents fighting to keep the Bible Belt state from joining 47 other states with some form of legalized gambling. While their hopes of defeating Tuesday’s referendum depend heavily … Continue reading Moral issue or not? Tennessee voters to decide whether to legalize state lottery
Senate candidates clash on eve of debate
The Associated Press State & Local Wire October 5, 2002, Saturday, BC cycle Senate candidates clash on eve of debate BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: Political News LENGTH: 827 words DATELINE: NASHVILLE, Tenn. Bob Clement, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, pounced Saturday on an unconfirmed television news report that a company affiliated with Republican Lamar Alexander is under investigation. Clement, a Nashville congressman, charged that … Continue reading Senate candidates clash on eve of debate
Excommunicated Jehovah’s Witnesses speak out on church’s handling of child abuse
This story appeared on the AP national wire and ran on Page A20 of The Washington Post. September 26, 2002, Thursday, BC cycle Excommunicated Jehovah’s Witnesses speak out on church’s handling of child abuse BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: Domestic News LENGTH: 728 words DATELINE: TULLAHOMA, Tenn. Joe and Barbara Anderson have been abandoned by their peers. Their son won’t talk to them, and won’t let them … Continue reading Excommunicated Jehovah’s Witnesses speak out on church’s handling of child abuse
Nashville minister-turned-thief works to rebuild his life
September 14, 2002, Saturday, BC cycle Nashville minister-turned-thief works to rebuild his life BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: State and Regional LENGTH: 1118 words DATELINE: BRENTWOOD, Tenn. For 38 years, David Slater starred in his own success story. As a country music singer, he won $100,000 on “Star Search” and recorded two albums for Capitol Records. As a Church of Christ preacher, he gained fellow ministers’ respect … Continue reading Nashville minister-turned-thief works to rebuild his life
Post-attack volunteerism: Lasting trend or a blip?
The Associated Press September 2, 2002, Monday, BC cycle Post-attack volunteerism: Lasting trend or a blip? BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: Domestic LENGTH: 653 words DATELINE: NASHVILLE, Tenn. Since Sept. 11, Donna Nix has given blood, sorted canned goods at a food bank and made care packages for AIDS patients. Before the terrorist attacks, Nix was content to enjoy the comfort of her living room sofa. But when the … Continue reading Post-attack volunteerism: Lasting trend or a blip?
Candidates campaign with guns blazing
Candidates campaign with guns blazing BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: Political News LENGTH: 957 words DATELINE: KINGSTON SPRINGS, Tenn. Tennessee’s nominees for U.S. Senate donned camouflage, armed themselves with shotguns and scoped out doves – not to mention voters – on Monday. Democrat Bob Clement and Republican Lamar Alexander marked Labor Day, the unofficial start of the general election campaign, by joining hunters on the first day of … Continue reading Candidates campaign with guns blazing
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