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Armed man who tried to enter a Jewish school in Tennessee fired at a contractor, police say
By Adrian Sainz — August 7, 2023
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — In an affidavit, police said Bowman — who had attended the school — walked around its exterior and fired two shots at the contractor, who was not hit.
Memphis police shoot suspect after he fired shots outside Jewish school
By Adrian Sainz — August 1, 2023
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Police said officers shot a suspect after he attempted to enter a Jewish school with a gun and fired shots after he couldn't get into the building.
What the Tennessee GOP did is legislative terrorism
By Jemar Tisby — April 7, 2023
(RNS) — Expelling two young Black lawmakers was intended to instill fear, but it backfired.
Uvalde shooting survivors receive scholarships to attend local Catholic school
By Riley Farrell — August 18, 2022
(RNS) — About 80 Robb Elementary families are attempting to transfer their children to Sacred Heart Catholic School, according to the nonprofit Catholic Extension.
Shooting survivor shares why Christians need to offer more than thoughts and prayers
By Emily McFarlan Miller — May 26, 2022
(RNS) — ‘If God’s answer to our prayers is one that requires personal sacrifice, are we willing to hear that?’ said Taylor Schumann, author of ‘When Thoughts and Prayers Aren't Enough.’
Religious leaders call for prayer and action following Florida school shooting
By Emily McFarlan Miller — February 15, 2018
(RNS) — Many religious leaders are still searching for words for the tragedy. Some called for prayer. Others begged for that prayer to be accompanied by action.
Romney postpones announcement on Senate race after shooting
By Michelle L. Price — February 15, 2018
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Romney, one of the most famous Mormons, is widely liked and respected in Utah, which is heavily Mormon.
COMMENTARY: Suffer the children
By Tom Ehrich — December 18, 2012
(RNS) As news about shootings at an elementary school in Newtown, Conn., began to spread last week, I could hear the gun lobby’s spin-masters kicking into high gear. Don’t “politicize” a tragedy in order to deprive people of their constitutional rights, went the line. Our hands weren’t on those triggers. Unless politicians summon previously unseen […]
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