Community Foundation to Award Scholarships
Posted on June 3, 2024
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The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties is accepting applications for its annual scholarship program now through May 22. This year, the nonprofit organization has pledged more than $1.3 million to support promising high school students planning to enroll in college in 2023. The average award for each scholarship winner is expected to be $10,000 this year.
Since 1985, the Community Foundation has offered both need- and merit-based scholarships with an aim to increase access to higher education and decrease the burden of debt for our area’s aspiring college students.
[Read More]Meet Calle Walton, the New Hampshire-Born Blind Actress Finding Success in Hollywood
Posted on June 3, 2024
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| Zora Stowers
Calle Walton, a Hollywood actress of American nationality, has gained significant recognition for her work in the entertainment industry. She is best known for portraying Chloe Riley in the TV series “In the Dark.” The role gave her widespread popularity and attention from the media.
Calle is not the regular actress that the world knows. She stands out because she is visually impaired, but fans applaud her because she has not let her blindness stop her from achieving her dream.
[Read More]The reason Martin Landau left Mission Impossible
Posted on June 3, 2024
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| Noelle Montes
Before Mission: Impossible became Tom Cruise’s biggest action franchise, it was a CBS television show.
Mission: Impossible premiered in 1966 and kept the viewers hooked until its last season in 1973.
The TV series’ creator Bruce Geller was heavily influenced by the 1964 classic Topkapi. He wanted to create a show that was way too slick for its time.
Geller’s original vision was to have a team of small-time criminals being recruited into a special force unit.
[Read More]Chris Rocks Kids: Meet His Daughters Lola and Zahra
Posted on June 2, 2024
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| Noelle Montes
After years of performing as a comedian in New York City, Chris Rock got his big break as a cast member of Saturday Night Live in 1990. He became a father 12 years later when he and his ex-wife, Malaak Compton-Rock, welcomed their eldest daughter, Lola Simone Rock. Their youngest daughter, Zahra Savannah Rock, was born in 2004.
The Grown Ups actor and the humanitarian were married from 1996 to 2016.
[Read More]Honoring Black History: Hal Reed
Posted on June 2, 2024
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| Zora Stowers
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[Read More]Samantha Logan Height, Age, Net Worth, Parents, Boyfriend
Posted on June 2, 2024
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| Kary Bruening
Samantha Jade Logan is an American actress. The star is globally recognized for her contribution to a famous American sports drama television series, All American, as the character of Olivia Baker. Her notable works include the role of Nina Jones in the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why, characterization of Tia Stephens in the Freedom series The Fosters, Spitting Daughter in the movie Detachment (2011), and much more.
Samantha made an appearance professionally in the acting field in 2009 via the American teen drama television series Gossip Girl.
[Read More]American Legion Freedom Fest scheduled for Saturday | Free News
Posted on June 1, 2024
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| Zora Stowers
The American Legion Post 11 in Laurel will host Freedom Fest on Saturday. Proceeds will go to support local veterans. The American Legion is located at 1108 N. 9th Ave. in Laurel.
The all-day fundraiser will include the third-annual gumbo cook-off. Fires will be lighted at 7 a.m. and judging will begin at noon. Doors open to the public at 10 a.m. and cost is $10 for a bracelet, which allows samples of contestants’ gumbo.
[Read More]Glenn Scarpelli Gay, Wife, Family, Net Worth
Posted on June 1, 2024
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| Zora Stowers
EntertainmentBy LRU Writer | On: May 17, 2021Glenn Scarpelli is a former child actor from the 70s; best recognized for roles in countless movies and TV shows such as Forced Entry, Nunzio, One Day At A Time, The Love Boat, and MacGyver.
At the height of his acting career, he even had a segment titled The Bloodhound Gang on the PBS’s educational show 3-2-1 Contact. Now way past his heyday, Glenn leads a modest life of an entrepreneur.
[Read More]Nicki Minaj And Kenneth Pettys Relationship Timeline: From Growing Up In The Hood To Becomi
Posted on June 1, 2024
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Nicki Minaj and Kenneth Petty’s love which began decades ago have proven to be timeless. Despite the numerous obstacle the world has thrown at them over the years, the pair are more determined than ever to fight for their relationship.
One breakup, two arrests, a complete body transformation, a career turnaround, and over two decades later, Nicki Minaj and Kenneth Petty eventually found their way back to each other.
The rapper shocked the world in 2018 with the announcement of her relationship with Petty, a registered sex offender.
[Read More]Okla. Police Call Out Jelly Roll After He Honors Fallen Officer
Posted on June 1, 2024
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| Zora Stowers
Update: The Edmond Police Department have since learned that Jelly Roll was referencing a different "CJ" when calling out a memorial shirt he saw during a recent performance. "No disrespect to the friends, family or the family of this CJ," the department shares in a post on its Facebook.
A police department in Oklahoma is showing their appreciation for Jelly Roll after he paid tribute to a fallen officer onstage during one of his concerts.
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