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Akemi Briggs

  • Communications Coordinator, Louisiana Department of Health
Lafayette, United States
As seen in: KATC-TV (Lafayette, LA), KADN-TV (Lafayette, LA), KLAF-TV (Lafayette, LA)
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Akemi is the Senior Digital Content Producer at KATC-TV 3 in Lafayette, La.

As the Senior Digital Content Producer, Akemi is responsible for overseeing the content and growth of all the stations digital platforms. She works closely with on-air talent on web and social media engagement, as well as, across departments on station initiatives. She also contributes in creating strategies to make the user experience on the stations digital platforms better.

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Exit 92 in Duson closed due to an overturned semi-box truck

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By Akemi Briggs
| KATC-TV (Lafayette, LA)
The exit ramp off I-10 at Duson Eastbound exit 92 is closed due to an overturned semi-box truck that was hauling sodium hydroxide. The chemical is not an immediate threat but all crates have to be offloaded prior to right-sizing the truck and trailer according to Duson Police.
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SFM: Statewide burn ban lifted

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By Akemi Briggs
| KATC-TV (Lafayette, LA)
Following consultation among the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFM), Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF), the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security (GOHSEP), and the National Weather Service (NWS), the statewide burn ban initially issued on August 7th and modified as recently as September 29, has been lifted.
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Expect dual alternating lane closures along portions of Evangeline Thruway

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By Akemi Briggs
| KATC-TV (Lafayette, LA)
US 90/US 167 (Evangeline Thruway) northbound and southbound from Donlon Avenue to E. Pinhook Road will have alternating dual lane closures beginning Friday, November 17, 2023, until Sunday, March 3, 2024, weather permitting. • The only exceptions to this closure period will be for the Thanksgiving (November 22, 2023 - November 26, 2023) and the Christmas and New Year holiday (December 22, 2023 - January 2, 2024) periods.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I began my job as a graphic’s operator.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

To me, being a journalist means serving community with quality, objective journalism.

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

I prefer to be pitched stories by email.

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