Daffney Dawson
Digital Content Producer - KSLA
Shreveport, La.
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Daffney Dawson joined the KSLA News 12 team in June of 2020.
She has lived in Louisiana for most of her life and became interested in journalism while studying at Millsaps College in Jackson, Miss. While there, she served as the opinion’s editor for the Purple and White newspaper, spent a summer interning for KSLA, and served as an intern for the Mississippi Center for Investigative Reporting.
Daffney graduated from Millsaps with a bachelor’s degree in communication studies, as well as double minors in music and Spanish.
In her spare time, Daffney enjoys traveling, discovering new music, and watching Marvel movies.
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Officials say he was not wearing a seatbelt.
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He was arrested for three counts of attempted second-degree murder.
Updated: 13 hours ago
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The event will take place at A.C. Steere Park!
Updated: 19 hours ago
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The revel will take place in Festival Plaza from Sept. 30 to Oct. 8.
Updated: 19 hours ago
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All fires are under investigation.
Updated: 21 hours ago
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Learn more about the six candidates before you hit the polls!
Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 12:54 PM CDT
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Learn more about the candidates before you hit the polls!
Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 12:04 PM CDT
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Learn more about the two candidates before you hit the polls!
Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 11:29 AM CDT
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Learn more about the candidates before you hit the polls!
Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 9:50 AM CDT
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Learn about the three candidates!
Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 9:36 AM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
Learn about the eight candidates!
Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 6:40 AM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
Kindergarten voters had to meet certain requirements in order to fill in their ballot.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 12:47 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
Grab your lunch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 11
Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 12:30 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
Learn about the 14 candidates!
Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 12:38 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
An investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 11:52 AM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
Traffic was being diverted onto Bert Kouns Industrial Loop
Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 9:59 AM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
Johnson hopes to make the department more accessible and approachable in his first weeks on the job.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 7:52 AM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
September is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 5:59 PM CDT
|By Amia Lewis and Daffney Dawson
D’Varciea Small, a two-year deputy with the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office, was arrested for simple battery after an incident at the Caddo Correctional Center, said Sheriff Steve Prator.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 9:26 AM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
It took 24 firefighters and eight fire units to get the flames under control.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 12:41 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
Richmond graduated from Woodlawn High School and is a Shreveport-native.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 12:04 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
If you have any information on Sawyer’s whereabouts, please contact MCSO at (870) 774-3001.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 7:11 AM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
Emerie Eck Holtzclaw joined KSLA on Tuesday, Sept. 12 to discuss the event.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 6:26 AM CDT
|By Michael Barnes and Daffney Dawson
Tune in to KSLA News 12 this week for sneak peeks at the fun!
Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 9:38 AM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
The program began with a moment of silence at 7:46 a.m.
Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 9:18 AM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
The annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony is open to the public.
Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 7:19 AM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
This will be the sixth year the YMCA has held the event.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 6:30 AM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
The event will take place at the Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 10:21 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson and Jasmine Franklin
The project is expected to be complete in late 2025.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 7:01 AM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson and Domonique Benn
World Alzheimer's Day is Sept. 21
Updated: Aug. 29, 2023 at 9:55 AM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
The investigation is ongoing.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2023 at 5:36 AM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
The event will take place from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 29.
Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 12:49 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
No arrests have been made at this time.
Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 12:39 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson and Jasmine Franklin
The march will begin at the courthouse and end at town hall before the 5:30 p.m. meeting.
Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 11:18 AM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
“We thank you in advance for your help in the situation.”
Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 at 4:45 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
The cause of the fire is under investigation .
Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 at 2:58 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
Officials say this is a dangerous fire emergency.
Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 at 10:37 AM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
Investigators with the La. Department of Agriculture & Forestry and the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office received information on Hill during an investigation into recent wildfires in Sabine Parish.
Updated: Aug. 24, 2023 at 7:28 AM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
Lyndon B. Johnson joined KSLA Thursday morning to discuss the event.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 11:07 AM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson and Michael Barnes
The entire State of Louisiana remains under a burn ban until further notice.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 7:14 AM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
“One of the most overlooked avenues of business development is local business."
Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 at 7:41 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
“We’re committed to northwest Louisiana"
Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 at 5:02 AM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
It’s almost that time of year again!
Updated: Aug. 21, 2023 at 3:40 PM CDT
|By Curtis Heyen, Donna Keeya and Daffney Dawson
The conference began at 2:30 p.m.
Updated: Aug. 21, 2023 at 1:37 PM CDT
|By Curtis Heyen and Daffney Dawson
Several, smaller wildfires also reported in Sabine Parish, La.
Updated: Aug. 21, 2023 at 1:32 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
KSLA’s crew reported visible smoke in the area.
Updated: Aug. 21, 2023 at 11:26 AM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
Included in this year’s class is KSLA’s own Biskie Duncan!
Updated: Aug. 21, 2023 at 7:42 AM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
Officials say washing cars, watering lawns, filling swimming pools and any other outdoor water activities are prohibited until further notice.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2023 at 12:14 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
Officials say the water is still safe to drink.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2023 at 7:11 AM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
The Wildcats are celebrating their 150th year!