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.
Education
Awards
Updated: 9 hours ago
|By Daffney Dawson
Bossier man arrested on 14 counts of possession of child porn
Updated: 11 hours ago
|By Daffney Dawson
Detectives began the investigation in late February of 2023.
Updated: 13 hours ago
|By Daffney Dawson
Dr. Butler speaks on trauma and mental health.
Updated: 13 hours ago
|By Daffney Dawson
The forum will take place on Thursday, March 30.
Updated: 14 hours ago
|By Daffney Dawson
Sherrick was booked on six counts of attempted second-degree murder and one count of aggravated arson.
Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 1:57 PM CDT
|By Michael Barnes, Daffney Dawson and Curtis Heyen
Shreveport had a dangerous weekend, with three shootings leaving 14 people shot and one dead.
Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 12:39 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
She has been found safe.
Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 11:30 AM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
SPD says one person is killed on average about every 45 minutes in a drunk-driving crash.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 4:40 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
The missing man was found safe.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 12:48 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
Officials say a man was shot twice in the upper torso.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 12:24 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
The victim suffered moderate bruises, facial fractures, broken bones, and lacerations.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 12:04 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
No injuries were reported.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 7:17 AM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
The event will take place on Wednesday, March 22.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 7:03 AM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
The event will take place on Thursday, March 30.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 6:37 AM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
Monday, March 20 is the first day of Navy Week!
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 12:45 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
"The festival has become very popular, and it is the kind of family-friendly event the City would like to host in its parks."
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 11:07 AM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
Volunteers will pass out the trees at the Kroger on 9484 Ellerbe Road.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 10:31 AM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
The National Registry Matching Program will provide their matching services for almost 43,000 people.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 11:38 AM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
Responding officers found that an 80-year-old woman had been struck in the face and had a nose bleed.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 10:28 AM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
The incident occurred in the 2700 block of Waggoner Avenue.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 9:54 AM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
They say one of their goals is to increase literacy in the ArkLaTex.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 7:57 AM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
This networking group will focus on finding jobs and building resumes.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 11:42 AM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
The Shreveport Police Department made five firearm-related arrests on Friday, March 10 through the 11.
Updated: Mar. 12, 2023 at 8:42 AM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson and Amia Lewis
Brandon Lindsey now is charged with second-degree murder
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 10:53 PM CST
|By Daffney Dawson, Alexandria Savage and Curtis Heyen
Defense attorney described victim as Deebo, a popular character in movie “Friday”
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 10:40 AM CST
|By Daffney Dawson
Officials say he gave a statement that a vehicle had hit him and driven away.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 10:16 AM CST
|By Daffney Dawson
The fundraising event features a runway dog show and gala.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 7:08 AM CST
|By Daffney Dawson
The event will take place at the Robinson Film Center.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 6:51 AM CST
|By Daffney Dawson
The event will take place at The Office Hub.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 4:32 AM CST
|By Daffney Dawson
There is no suspect information at this time and the investigation is ongoing.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 3:34 PM CST
|By Daffney Dawson
She has burgundy and blonde braids, and was last seen wearing a gray shirt and khaki pants.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 12:41 PM CST
|By Daffney Dawson and Brittney Hazelton
Two men are in custody following a house fire that led to a woman’s death.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 11:54 AM CST
|By Daffney Dawson
At this time, no charges have been filed and the investigation is ongoing.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 11:43 AM CST
|By Daffney Dawson
The boy was originally reported missing from around the 1600 block of Juniper Drive.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 9:36 AM CST
|By Daffney Dawson
The award is named after Virginia K. Shehee, a civic leader, businesswoman and philanthropist who died in 2015.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 7:24 AM CST
|By Daffney Dawson
The incident happened in the 4600 block of Lindholm Street.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 10:43 AM CST
|By Daffney Dawson
The event will take place on March 18.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 9:49 AM CST
|By Daffney Dawson
Breezy will most likely grow up to be a large dog.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 7:05 AM CST
|By Daffney Dawson
Since 2013, the Cinderella Project has given away over 1,000 prom dresses.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 6:51 AM CST
|By Daffney Dawson
Registration begins at 11 a.m. and the presentation will be at 12 p.m.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 1:34 PM CST
|By Daffney Dawson
The shooting happened around 10:16 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 10:29 PM CST
|By Rachael Thomas, Daffney Dawson and Jasmine Franklin
Hundreds of complaints have been made to KSLA about the cameras reportedly issuing erroneous tickets.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 12:45 PM CST
|By Daffney Dawson
"This is our city. We are better than this.”
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 11:57 AM CST
|By Daffney Dawson
Officers were initially contacted on Jan. 24.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 10:29 AM CST
|By Daffney Dawson
The next hearing will be held on April 14.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 8:00 AM CST
|By Daffney Dawson
The disease kills over 17 million people every year.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 7:30 AM CST
|By Daffney Dawson
The film debuts on Amazon Prime this week.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 3:46 PM CST
|By Daffney Dawson and Rachael Thomas
The SUV was last seen headed south on North Hearne at Hilry Huckaby.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 7:31 AM CST
|By Daffney Dawson
The event will take place at 6 p.m. at the Family Life Centre.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 12:41 PM CST
|By Daffney Dawson
No injuries were reported and police are searching for the suspect.
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