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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Louisiana storage company to give $5k scholarship to 3 college students. How to apply
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The Storage Center, a Louisiana-based national self-storage company, will award three $5,000 scholarships to college students who have shown personal growth, leadership and a commitment to community service. Any student 18 years and older enrolled in an accredited college or university in fall 2025 can apply for the Space to Succeed Scholarship. The deadline to apply is May 31. Students who want to apply must submit an essay of between 500 and 800 words explaining how their education will help them grow their impact. The essay must also include examples of the applicant's community contributions. Students should also submit a photo along with their entries, according to a news release. Scotlandville library renovation enters next phase with community support 'As a Louisiana-based business, we are committed to making our community a better place, and The Space to Succeed Scholarship allows us to recognize students who show dedication, initiative and a vision for the future,' said Robert Piper, principal of The Storage Center. Learn more about the Space to Succeed Scholarship and apply here. Hannah Kobayashi speaks out after disappearance, father's death Star of 'My 600-lb Life' Latonya Pottain dies Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center gets $400K for clinical trials program 'My embryo's a little fighter;' IVF patients thank heroes after California bombing STARTING GRID | 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center gets $400K for clinical trials program
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center (MBPCC) received a $400,000 grant for its clinical trials program. According to MBPCC, the two-year grant from the Gilead Foundation will fund a dedicated patient navigator and support community engagement opportunities to raise awareness about the benefits of clinical trials. As part of an awareness campaign, The Walls Project will create a large mural in North Baton Rouge, set to be unveiled in the summer. 'Diverse participation in clinical trials is not only an issue of equity, but of scientific accuracy and advancement,' said Dr. Victor Lin, MD, PhD, research medical director. 'When clinical research reflects the full spectrum of our communities, we're able to develop treatments that are more effective for more people.' Every patient is evaluated for potential clinical trial participation. MBPCC said minority populations make up 21% of those on an active clinical trial. The center aims to achieve a 5-10% increase in participation rates of underrepresented populations in breast clinical trials by August 2026. After a political career shaped by cancer, Biden faces his own grim diagnosis Hannah Kobayashi speaks out after disappearance, father's death Star of 'My 600-lb Life' Latonya Pottain dies Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center gets $400K for clinical trials program 'My embryo's a little fighter;' IVF patients thank heroes after California bombing STARTING GRID | 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Yahoo
Police investigating after victim shot while driving in Norwood
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The East Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office said an investigation is underway after a person was injured in a shooting. Deputies were notified by the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office regarding a person from Mississippi with a gunshot wound at a Zachary urgent care. According to EFPSO, the shooting victim told law enforcement that he had been shot while driving in Norwood. He was taken to Our Lady of the Lake Hospital for treatment. Zachary Police obtained a search warrant to examine the victim's car, which had multiple bullet holes, after it was taken into evidence. The victim told EFPSO deputies where the shooting took place in Norwood. Deputies did not find any indication that a shooting had happened there. The sheriff's office said a witness later led deputies to a different location in the area where fired cartridge cases were found. EFPSO said the investigation was turned over to the Norwood Police Department. Man found dead in Baton Rouge apartment, police investigate Hannah Kobayashi speaks out after disappearance, father's death Star of 'My 600-lb Life' Latonya Pottain dies Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center gets $400K for clinical trials program 'My embryo's a little fighter;' IVF patients thank heroes after California bombing STARTING GRID | 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
My 600-lb. Life Star Latonya Pottain Passes Away at 40
Latonya Pottain's death at the age of 40 came as a shock to fans. Known for her appearance on My 600-lb Life, she was open about her battle with obesity and personal hardships on the TLC series. Now, many people are wondering about what happened. Here is everything to know about Latonya Pottain's death. Latonya Pottain, who gained recognition from her appearance on Season 11 of My 600-Lb. Life, has died at the age of 40, the Natchitoches Parish Coroner's Office confirmed. She passed away on May 17 at Christus Highland Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. A final autopsy is still pending. However, early reports indicate congestive heart failure as the likely cause of death, with the manner ruled natural. Pottain's story was featured on the TLC show, which follows individuals facing extreme obesity as they undergo weight loss journeys through diet and surgery. She opened up about her difficult childhood, including the loss of her mother at age 12 and her father leaving the family soon after. Raised by her eldest sister until she was 15, she later moved out on her own with support from her father. Her goal on the show was to lose weight so she could walk down the aisle and marry her fiancé, Daune. Unfortunately, she revealed that her brother's death shortly before filming made it harder for her to shed pounds. In 2023, she told the Shreveport Times she was dieting and working with a trainer while planning to move closer to family for support and weight loss surgery. By February 2025, Pottain's health had worsened significantly. She created a GoFundMe explaining that she had been bedridden since June 2024, weighing nearly 740 pounds at her heaviest. She wrote, 'After the show aired, I experienced overwhelming backlash, which sent me into a deep depression. My mental health suffered, and I became fearful of undergoing weight loss surgery.' She eventually returned to Louisiana as her health deteriorated further. Originally reported by Disheeta Maheshwari on ComingSoon. The post My 600-lb. Life Star Latonya Pottain Passes Away at 40 appeared first on Mandatory.
Pink Villa
20-05-2025
- Health
- Pink Villa
Who Was Latonya Pottain? All You Need to Know About 600-Lb Life Star Amid Her Death at 40
Trigger Warning: Mention of death. Latonya Pottain, who became famous after her cameo in Season 11 of TLC's My 600-lb Life, is dead at 40. The television personality died on Saturday evening in Louisiana. According to TMZ, Pottain passed away of natural causes at CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center in Shreveport, Los Angeles. Officials verified Pottain's death and said a preliminary autopsy attributed her cause of death to congestive heart failure. Family members, according to her brother, had visited Pottain at home during the day and saw she was ill and having trouble breathing. She allegedly complained of great distress. That same evening, a nurse called the family, saying that Pottain had requested emergency medical help after experiencing cardiac arrest. She was then rushed to the hospital, where she passed away. Pottain achieved national prominence via My 600-lb Life Season 11, a reality television show featuring extreme weight loss cases, presented in documentary style. Each program features a yearlong struggle by one patient to lose weight, usually with a doctor's oversight. My 600-lb Life, which first premiered on TLC in 2012, chronicles the existence of 600-pound or heavier patients as they move toward an improved future. Numerous participants undergo surgery if they prove successful on initial weight-reduction programs. Throughout her stay on the series, Pottain encountered many health and lifestyle issues in her bid to shed pounds. However, she could not lose weight during her time in the show, which led the surgeon to tell her that he could no longer provide medical care. Latonya Pottain, who was previously hospitalised for heart issues, died on May 17th, 2025.
