Daffney Dawson

Digital Content Producer - KSLA

Shreveport, La.

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 going to the movies.

Education:

Millsaps College, bachelor's in mass communications

Recent Articles by Daffney

Saturday, Mar. 6, marks the first day of early voting in Bossier City.

Daffney Dawson and Kenley Hargett

Published March 6, 2021 at 9:09 PM

Wreck involving four-wheeler leaves one dead

According to the Jefferson Police Department, one person is dead following a wreck involving a four wheeler.

Daffney Dawson

Published March 6, 2021 at 8:46 PM

Shreveport man found guilty of sex crimes against juveniles

According to the Caddo Parish District Attorney’s Office, a Shreveport man was found guilty of sex crimes against juveniles on Friday, Mar. 5.

Daffney Dawson

Published March 5, 2021 at 10:17 PM

Texarkana ISD to continue following COVID-19 protocol

Texarkana ISD has announced they will continue following COVID-19 safety protocols and procedures for the remainder of the year.

Daffney Dawson

Published March 5, 2021 at 9:27 PM

SFD battling large house fire on Dudley Drive

A large house fire broke out near the intersection Dudley Drive and Crewswell Avenue just after 6 p.m. on Friday, Mar. 5.

Daffney Dawson

Published March 5, 2021 at 6:54 PM

Shreveport police are asking for assistance from the public in locating a missing teen.

Daffney Dawson

Published March 5, 2021 at 5:12 PM

Bowie County sex offender sentenced for possession of child pornography

According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, a Bowie County sex offender has been sentenced to federal prison for possessing child pornography in the Eastern District of Texas.

Daffney Dawson

Published March 5, 2021 at 4:02 PM

Correctional officer and federal inmate sentenced for bribery, smuggling scheme

According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, a correctional officer and a federal inmate have been sentenced for a bribery conspiracy in the Eastern District of Texas.

Daffney Dawson

Published March 5, 2021 at 3:14 PM

14-year-old accused of shooting mother, boyfriend in Texarkana now in custody

A 14-year-old is now in custody after being accused of shooting his mother and his mother’s boyfriend.

Daffney Dawson

Published March 5, 2021 at 8:58 AM

Johnson & Johnson vaccine expected to expand distribution efforts

The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is coming to the ArkLaTex. This third vaccine will provide another tool in the fight against the coronavirus.

Kenley Hargett and Daffney Dawson

Published March 4, 2021 at 3:04 PM

Additional arrests made in Argyle Street shooting

According to the Shreveport Police Department, two additional arrests have been made in connection with a shooting that left one man critically injured on Feb. 6 in the 700 block of Argyle Street.

Daffney Dawson

Published March 3, 2021 at 8:24 PM

LDH announces mass vaccination events with Johnson & Johnson vaccine

The Louisiana Department of Health has announced it will soon be holding Mass Vaccination Events across the state using the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

Daffney Dawson

Published March 3, 2021 at 7:52 PM

Three teens to be charged as adults in connection with murder, associated robbery

According to the Caddo Parish District Attorney’s Office, three teenagers are set to be charged as adults following a murder and associated robbery.

Daffney Dawson

Published March 3, 2021 at 4:54 PM

United Way of Northwest Louisiana donates books from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to the region

The United Way of Northwest Louisiana (UWNWLA) is donating 10 sets of books from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to head start programs and child-care centers in each of the parishes they serve.

Daffney Dawson

Published March 2, 2021 at 5:37 PM

COVID-19 vaccine clinic to be held in Miller County

The Miller County Office of Emergency Management, along with College Hill Drug and Lansdell Family Clinic, will be holding a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Saturday, Mar. 6.

Daffney Dawson

Published March 2, 2021 at 4:20 PM

Longview ISD says they will continue enforcing COVID-19 guidelines

A school district in Gregg County, Texas says they will continue enforcing COVID-19 safety procedures after Governor Greg Abbott signed an executive order to remove the state’s mask mandate on Wednesday, Mar. 10.

Daffney Dawson

Published March 2, 2021 at 3:52 PM

Texarkana police searching for teen who allegedly shot 2 people

Police are searching for a 14 year-old boy after he allegedly shot his mother and her boyfriend.

Daffney Dawson

Published February 27, 2021 at 9:46 PM

Gov. Edwards speaks on vaccine disparities

Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards spoke at a vaccine clinic in north Baton Rouge on Friday, Feb. 26.

Daffney Dawson

Published February 27, 2021 at 9:07 PM

Shooting near Broadway Ave. leaves one injured

Shreveport police responded to a 911 call about a shooting before 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 27, in Shreveport.

Daffney Dawson

Published February 27, 2021 at 6:03 PM

Haynesville police chief arrested on multiple warrants

According to Louisiana State Police, the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigation (LSP BOI) arrested Haynesville Police Chief, Anthony Smith, 56, on multiple warrants issued by the Claiborne Parish Grand Jury.

Daffney Dawson

Published February 26, 2021 at 8:31 PM

According to the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office, they are currently investigating the death of an inmate at the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center.

Daffney Dawson

Published February 25, 2021 at 9:17 PM

Shooting on Amherst Street leaves one injured

Emergency crews responded to the scene of a shooting Wednesday, Feb. 24 in Shreveport.

Daffney Dawson

Published February 24, 2021 at 10:45 PM

Caddo Parish to distribute water on Thursday, Feb. 25

The Caddo Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, city and parish governmental agencies will distribute water in Shreveport and Caddo Parish on Thursday, Feb. 25.

Daffney Dawson

Published February 24, 2021 at 7:40 PM

Louisianans impacted by winter storms urged to fill out self-report damage survey

The Louisiana Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness has released a self-reporting survey in order to assess damage caused by the winter weather event.

Daffney Dawson

Published February 24, 2021 at 1:26 PM

SFD: Home significantly damaged after fire

Shreveport firefighters reported to the 600 block of W. 63rd Street just after 8:00 p.m. on reports of a house fire.

Daffney Dawson

Published February 23, 2021 at 9:16 PM

Suspect on Texas Ten Most Wanted List arrested in Texarkana

According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, Marques Thompson was arrested at a relative’s home in Texarkana.

Daffney Dawson

Published February 23, 2021 at 7:26 PM

Shreveport officials prepare to host water distribution sites

According to the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office, water distribution sites are expected to be up and running on Sunday, Feb. 21.

Daffney Dawson

Published February 20, 2021 at 8:53 PM

Shreveport group creates crowdsourced water outage map

ReForm Shreveport, a group dedicated to building a better future for the city, has created a water outage map where Shreveport residents can voluntarily report their status.

Daffney Dawson

Published February 20, 2021 at 8:36 PM

DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office to distribute water to community

According to the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office, they will be distributing water on Sunday, Feb. 21.

Daffney Dawson

Published February 20, 2021 at 6:53 PM

Gov. Edwards holds news conference at LSU Health Shreveport on state’s response to winter weather

The news conference will be held at LSU Health Shreveport at 2 p.m.

Kaitlyn Gibson and Daffney Dawson

Published February 20, 2021 at 5:01 PM

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