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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Updated: 17 hours ago
|By Alex Onken and Daffney Dawson
The crash remains under investigation.
Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 3:54 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
The roads have been reopened to traffic.
Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 6:12 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
Tension regarding who would manage Shreveport’s pools this summer began after an area company expressed confusion over their proposal being rejected over an out-of-state company.
Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 2:14 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
Another hearing will take place on August 4.
Updated: May. 17, 2022 at 9:44 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
The pool was significantly damaged and had to be drained before a towing company could remove the truck.
Updated: May. 13, 2022 at 10:29 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
Police have confirmed there was a fatal, however, other injuries are unknown at this time.
Updated: May. 13, 2022 at 7:17 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
The incident occurred on U.S. Hwy 371, just south of Pietsch Road.
Updated: May. 13, 2022 at 7:08 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
On Friday, May 13, he turned himself in and was booked into the Red River Parish Jail.
Updated: May. 12, 2022 at 5:07 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson and Curtis Heyen
Construction will begin June 2022 and is expected to wrap up in the summer of 2023
Updated: May. 12, 2022 at 4:05 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
The charge of first-degree rape carries a mandatory life sentence.
Updated: May. 12, 2022 at 1:17 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
COVID-19 vaccinations are underway across the ArkLaTex.
Updated: May. 11, 2022 at 7:34 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
According to Louisiana State Police, two men have been arrested in separate child porn cases.
Updated: May. 7, 2022 at 10:25 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
The estimated total balances owed by the class of 2022 was $300,000.
Updated: May. 7, 2022 at 5:30 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson and Sean Staggs
Polls close at 7 p.m.
Updated: May. 7, 2022 at 3:05 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
The incident occurred at North Park Apartments on Montgomery Street
Updated: May. 6, 2022 at 4:13 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
His bond is set at $153,500.
Updated: May. 6, 2022 at 2:48 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
On May 4, three warrants for felony theft were issued for Cobb’s arrest.
Updated: May. 6, 2022 at 2:37 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
A man is now behind bars after efforts made by both the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Shreveport Police Department.
GSU announces independent review to be conducted on allegations involving women’s volleyball program
Updated: May. 5, 2022 at 5:24 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
The final report will be presented to GSU President Rick Gallot.
Updated: May. 4, 2022 at 9:31 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
Police say he was found safe.
Updated: May. 4, 2022 at 3:11 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
Dunn hit the two victims with so much force, the barrel of the handgun broke and was found on the living room floor.
Updated: May. 3, 2022 at 7:32 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
Cannon argued that his trial counsel undermined his defense.
Updated: May. 3, 2022 at 3:26 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
Williams was wanted for second-degree murder in connection to a shooting that happened on March 29 in the 8200 block of Pines Road.
Updated: Apr. 30, 2022 at 10:23 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
Polls close at 8 p.m.
Updated: Apr. 30, 2022 at 4:01 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
Police say they believe the suspect knows the victim and that it was a targeted attack.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 7:15 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
Details are slim at this time.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 1:31 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
According to the Caddo Parish District Attorney’s Office, three men have been indicted in connection to recent sex crimes.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 10:44 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
Detectives say the matter is still under investigation.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 3:45 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
Allegiant will offer the flights starting May 27 through Nov. 14.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2022 at 4:54 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
The arrest comes after the man’s dad and twin brother were also arrested for felony sexual abuse charges.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2022 at 3:39 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
According to the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office, two clerks allegedly stole thousands of dollars from two villages.
Updated: Apr. 23, 2022 at 2:42 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
No arrests have been made. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Updated: Apr. 21, 2022 at 9:02 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
The incident occurred at the Sterling Crest Apartments.
Updated: Apr. 21, 2022 at 5:48 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
Spring Fest starts Thursday, April 28, and runs through May 8.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2022 at 11:08 AM CDT
|By Rachael Thomas and Daffney Dawson
An explosion of a gas well on Barksdale Air Force Base was reported just before noon on Tuesday, April 19.
Updated: Apr. 15, 2022 at 6:38 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson and Alex Onken
The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Updated: Apr. 15, 2022 at 3:56 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
Johns said the process is estimated to take a few months.
Updated: Apr. 15, 2022 at 3:16 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
Tinsley was booked into the Bi State Jail.
Updated: Apr. 13, 2022 at 3:08 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
Jackson’s bail is set at $20,000.
Updated: Apr. 12, 2022 at 4:45 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
According to the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office, a man and woman were arrested after an incident at Southwood High School
Updated: Apr. 8, 2022 at 8:41 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
The investigation into the shooting is ongoing.
Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 9:09 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
“I am glad that I was there and able to help.”
Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 7:07 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
The incident occurred near the 500 block of Herndon Street and 1600 block of Creswell Avenue.
Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 4:16 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
No firearms were located, despite certain social media posts.
Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 3:40 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
The incident occurred on U.S. Highway 79, just north of Grider Road.
Updated: Apr. 2, 2022 at 3:19 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
Toon’s vehicle was recovered in the Narrows at Mt. Fork River.
Updated: Apr. 2, 2022 at 2:14 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
The incident occurred on Morningside Drive.
Updated: Apr. 2, 2022 at 2:08 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
The teen was initially reported missing by her parents on Thursday, March 31.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2022 at 3:16 PM CDT
|By Alex Onken, Domonique Benn and Daffney Dawson
Caddo Schools said they are aware of the threat.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2022 at 9:42 PM CDT
|By Daffney Dawson
The investigation into the incident is ongoing.