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Christian Chronicle

The war at home: 10 years later, the legacy of 9/11

The war at home: 10 years later, the legacy of 9/11 (reporting from Camp Lejeune, N.C.). Currents. Finalist (part of three-story portfolio), Magazine News Religion Reporting, Religion News Association By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – On a Sunday afternoon, the high-pitched chatter of boys and girls playing fills the home of Marine Staff Sgt. Ahmal Coles and his wife, Whitney. In the … Continue reading The war at home: 10 years later, the legacy of 9/11

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Christian Chronicle

Saving Sin City

Saving Sin City: West Coast meeting draws preachers, leaders to Las Vegas (reporting from Las Vegas). Page 1 lead. Second Place, Convention or Meeting Coverage, Associated Church Press By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle LAS VEGAS – Go ahead. Snicker. Leo G. Gay has heard all the jokes. When fellow Christians find out he’s from Sin City, the wisecracks start. “I get questions like, … Continue reading Saving Sin City

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Christian Chronicle

‘He was a hero to his church family’

‘He was a hero to his church family’: Member killed, wife wounded when gunman opens fire on Arizona congresswoman (reporting from Tucson, Ariz.). Page 1 lead. First Place, News Story, Associated Church Press Finalist (part of three-story portfolio), Magazine News Religion Reporting, Religion News Association Third Place, General News Reporting, Oklahoma Society of Professional Journalists By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle TUCSON, Ariz. – Until … Continue reading ‘He was a hero to his church family’

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Christian Chronicle

Editorial: Taking steps to protect children

First Place, Editorial/Commentary, Oklahoma Society of Professional Journalists This staff editorial was written by Bobby Ross Jr., managing editor for The Christian Chronicle. In Georgia, a former youth minister faces statutory rape charges. He’s accused of a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old church member. In Indiana, a minister pleaded guilty last summer to sexually assaulting a teenage girl. These cases — both involving Churches of … Continue reading Editorial: Taking steps to protect children

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Christian Chronicle

The Rookie, Part 2: Jim Morris’ life takes more extraordinary turns

THE ROOKIE, PART 2: After the movie about his life, Jim Morris’ journey takes more extraordinary turns (reporting from Abilene, Texas). Page 1. First Place, Interview, Associated Church Press By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle ABILENE, Texas — Go play catch with Jim Morris. The Jim Morris, that is. The one whose real-life story Dennis Quaid portrayed in the 2002 Disney feature film “The Rookie.” … Continue reading The Rookie, Part 2: Jim Morris’ life takes more extraordinary turns

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Christian Chronicle

Faith, hope and love behind bars

Faith, hope and love behind bars: Ministries shine Christ’s light inside prison walls (reporting from Harvest, Ala.). Page 1 lead. Second Place, Feature Article, Associated Church Press Honorable Mention, Criminal Justice Reporting, Oklahoma Society of Professional Journalists By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle HARVEST, Ala. – Robbery. Murder. Child molestation. The six inmates seated in state prison chaplain Charles Baggett’s office on a recent … Continue reading Faith, hope and love behind bars

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Christian Chronicle

The church in South Africa: Post-apartheid era brings blessings

The church in South Africa: Post-apartheid era brings blessings (reporting from Benoni, South Africa). Page 1 lead. First Place (with Erik Tryggestad, Lynn McMillon, Amanda Jordan and Joy McMillon), In-Depth Enterprise Reporting/Team, Oklahoma Society of Professional Journalists. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle BENONI, South Africa — On the fourth and final night of the Southern Africa Bible College lectureship, the voices of … Continue reading The church in South Africa: Post-apartheid era brings blessings

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Oklahoman

A choice, but for whom?

A choice, but for whom? BYLINE: Bobby Ross Jr., Griff Palmer, Staff Writers SECTION: NEWS; LENGTH: 2948 words Just as private schools have always done, Oklahoma City’s newest public schools have become a haven for the wealthy and well-educated, a study by The Oklahoman has found. The numbers suggest that the district’s 5-year-old school choice movement – which has coincided with the dismantling of court-ordered desegregation – has produced … Continue reading A choice, but for whom?

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Oklahoman

City, Little Rock Were Desegregation Battlegrounds Historic Central Draws Elite

Daily Oklahoman (Oklahoma City, OK) August 24, 1997, Sunday CITY EDITION City, Little Rock Were Desegregation Battlegrounds Historic Central Draws Elite BYLINE: Bobby Ross Jr., Staff Writer SECTION: NEWS; Pg. 1 LENGTH: 1629 words DATELINE: LITTLE ROCK, Ark. At Principal Rudolph Howard’s high school, contrasts abound. Howard’s 1,800-student school serves, in his words, the poorest of the poor and the richest of the rich, the worst of the worst and the best … Continue reading City, Little Rock Were Desegregation Battlegrounds Historic Central Draws Elite

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