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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He was arrested for three counts of attempted second-degree murder.
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The event will take place at A.C. Steere Park!
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The revel will take place in Festival Plaza from Sept. 30 to Oct. 8.
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Learn more about the six candidates before you hit the polls!
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Learn more about the two candidates before you hit the polls!
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Kindergarten voters had to meet certain requirements in order to fill in their ballot.
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Grab your lunch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 11
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Traffic was being diverted onto Bert Kouns Industrial Loop
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Johnson hopes to make the department more accessible and approachable in his first weeks on the job.
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September is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month.
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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.
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It took 24 firefighters and eight fire units to get the flames under control.
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Richmond graduated from Woodlawn High School and is a Shreveport-native.
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If you have any information on Sawyer’s whereabouts, please contact MCSO at (870) 774-3001.
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Emerie Eck Holtzclaw joined KSLA on Tuesday, Sept. 12 to discuss the event.
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Tune in to KSLA News 12 this week for sneak peeks at the fun!
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The annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony is open to the public.
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This will be the sixth year the YMCA has held the event.
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The event will take place at the Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino.
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The project is expected to be complete in late 2025.
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The event will take place from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 29.
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The march will begin at the courthouse and end at town hall before the 5:30 p.m. meeting.
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“We thank you in advance for your help in the situation.”
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The cause of the fire is under investigation .
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Officials say this is a dangerous fire emergency.
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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.
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Lyndon B. Johnson joined KSLA Thursday morning to discuss the event.
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The entire State of Louisiana remains under a burn ban until further notice.
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“One of the most overlooked avenues of business development is local business."
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“We’re committed to northwest Louisiana"
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The conference began at 2:30 p.m.
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Several, smaller wildfires also reported in Sabine Parish, La.
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KSLA’s crew reported visible smoke in the area.
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Included in this year’s class is KSLA’s own Biskie Duncan!
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Officials say washing cars, watering lawns, filling swimming pools and any other outdoor water activities are prohibited until further notice.
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Officials say the water is still safe to drink.
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