Amma Siriboe
Reporter / Producer
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Amma Siriboe was born and raised in the Big Apple, Bronx, N.Y. Her love for human-interest stories and journalism began in her teens, which led her to pursue a degree in journalism. Amma currently works as a day-side reporter and producer at KPLC 7 News and is quickly adapting to Louisiana.
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Besides taking his wife to the beach, Sheriff Johnson said he has a few ideas in mind for his retirement.
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If visiting a tree farm and picking out a live Christmas tree is part of your family’s holiday traditions, you may be wondering how this year’s drought will affect those plans.
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A local nonprofit is gearing up to provide young girls in the community with gently-used, stylish dresses for prom, homecoming and formal events this year so they won’t miss once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
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It’s a story of two friends and a robbery gone wrong, and years later, the reenactment of the story is in the works.
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Labor Day now has its own special meaning to new mother Candice Gilmore.
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Burn ban provisions make things a little tricky for those hoping to celebrate the beginning of football season with some good food.
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Investigators have determined that the Lions Camp Fire was the result of arson.
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Firefighters have been putting out one wildfire after another, and nonstop work on very little sleep can make a big impact.
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Attending to 41 dogs and 11 cats behind their cage was all the motivation these inmates needed - a reality they understand and face daily, except behind bars.
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At least 250 to 300 people are without water in Beauregard Parish and the numbers could increase if the wildfires continue.
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From double digits to single – that is how recruiter Sgt. Larry Moss describes the turnout for police recruiting events these days.
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Five candidates to be Louisiana’s next governor attended an exclusive panel discussion today in Lake Charles.
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Students at St. Margaret Catholic School were in for a wonderful surprise today.
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Some even say Ben's positive mindset and unwavering faith helped them in their own cancer journeys.
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Homeowner Edward Caswell is still in disbelief about what happened to his home.
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Calcasieu is set to receive some $2.7 million for improved protection from flooding, and $1.6 million of that will fund the elevation of seven properties.
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Summertime draws out many insects and arachnids, and if you are not careful, those bites could cost you your life.
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National Night Out is an event held each year on the first Tuesday of August to encourage relationships between police forces and their communities.
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Extreme heat can be dangerous, but the owner of a local landscaping business told us how he’s ensuring safe working conditions for his team.
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There are some new updates on the Port Wonder project in Lake Charles.
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The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury’s Human Services Department is partnering up with local organizations and charities to provide free air conditioning window units.
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Diabetes could affect more than 1.3 billion people around the world by 2050, according to a new study.
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The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury is launching a program to give over 100 air conditioning window units to qualifying residents this summer.
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If you have an older air conditioner or fridge, the gas used to keep your appliances cool will be discontinued.
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Louisiana is by far the largest recipient of funds from the National Flood Insurance Program, according to FEMA.
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The temporary fire station in Sulphur has been shut down since May of this year.
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It is small-town life but lately, big gun violence. What is happening in Jennings?
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Project Build a Future, a local non-profit is giving out box fans and A.C. units to qualified residents within Calcasieu Parish to help with scorching temperatures outside.
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Demolition has started at the old Jennings Elementary School, but as one school comes down, another is being upgraded.
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It was the last thing a DeRidder woman thought would happen in the middle of the night – officers executing a search warrant broke down her door, only to find out they were at the wrong house.
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An emergency road closure has been put in effect on the corner of Pine and Kirkman in Lake Charles after the street caved in.
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New legislation could soon require heavy trucks and buses to include automatic emergency braking equipment, and we took a look at how it would affect local truck drivers.
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One Army Veteran was in for a sweet surprise this afternoon when he open the doors to his new home for the first time.
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There were plenty of floats, music, and food, as people came together to celebrate pride and freedom at the Juneteenth Freedom Festival in Lake Charles.
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What do you do when a trusted government entity like your local Office of Motor Vehicles experiences a data breach?
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A mother who lost her son to an overdose is holding a fundraiser for her nonprofit that aims to educate the public about the dangers of substance abuse.
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World champion Native-American dancers and singers gather to compete for prizes in a family-friendly event.
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When an emergency like the fire at Calcasieu Refining happens, three methods of contact are usually used to reach out to residents. However, the chain of events Saturday left some begging to differ. However, some would beg to differ after the chain of events Saturday.
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A Westlake teen charged with first-degree murder will be tried as an adult in the February killing of a Lake Charles man.
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Entergy Customer Service Vice President Michelle Bourg said communication is key when preparing for emergency weather.
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Families of veterans laid wreaths and spoke about their loved ones.
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The annual Avenue of Flags ceremony started bright and early this morning. Flags were raised at 6 a.m. followed by a Memorial Day ceremony at 9 a.m.
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It has only been two days since Markell Jackson was killed, and his friends and teachers remain in shock.
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A community is sounding off on safety concerns after shots were fired Wednesday night in the area of a local park.
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A social meda post shows ashes in the outdoor area of the restaurant.
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Bad actors are using artificial intelligence to synthesize your voice and image, tricking friends and loved ones to actually believe it is actually you – but it’s all a lie, and there are scammers behind it.
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It is a huge event that happens once every two years, and it brings out thousands of people every time – the Chennault International Airshow kicks off Friday morning.
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Wilmer J. Dugas, a member of the first Sulphur City Council where he served for 20 years, has died. He was 85.
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