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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The suspects used the funds to buy firearms, the U.S. Attorney said.
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The shooting happened just before midnight.
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Police say the suspect eventually came outside and was taken into custody.
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The bodycam footage from the night of Taylor’s death was released Wednesday, May 10.
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According to the bail order, Tyler is to be held without bond.
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Dooley was originally indicted for second-degree murder in connection to the June 2020 death of Danzeria O. Ferris, Jr.
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Woman and a 3-year-old boy listed in critical condition
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Multiple tornado warnings were issued simultaneously in the ArkLaTex
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A woman in Texas convicted of murder was sentenced to death Wednesday after a 25-day hearing.
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"We continue to ask everyone to keep Marshal Charlie Caldwell, Jr.’s family, the Marshal’s Office, and all his friends in your thoughts and prayers."
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The estimated total balances owed by the class of 2022 was $300,000.
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GSU announces independent review to be conducted on allegations involving women’s volleyball program
The final report will be presented to GSU President Rick Gallot.
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An explosion of a gas well on Barksdale Air Force Base was reported just before noon on Tuesday, April 19.
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Walker-Donaldson was the mother of a young girl.
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The Natchitoches Police Department has made an arrest in connection to a Dec. shooting, thanks to a Crime Stoppers tip.
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According to the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office Facebook Page, two more bodies where found in Toledo Bend on Sunday, Aug. 1.
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“All I could do was just grab her and put all my weight down to keep her from falling."
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On Wednesday afternoon, the attorney for the four LSU Health Sciences employees who have accused Dr. G.E. Ghali of gender-based discrimination and retaliation will answer questions.
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The Grambling State University Athletics Department has announced that all football activities have been suspended due to positive COVID-19 tests.
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The news conference will be held at LSU Health Shreveport at 2 p.m.
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According to a statement from the Edwards family, former governor Edwin Edwards is undergoing tests this weekend at Ochsner LSU Health Medical Center in Shreveport for non-COVID related issues.
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According to the Associated Press and CBS News, projected state winners for the 2020 presidential election have started rolling in.
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The Caddo Parish Grand Jury has returned five true bills for recent homicides in the area.
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Police have arrested a woman accused of a attacking a pregnant woman in New Boston, Texas.
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A pregnant woman is fighting for her life after shots were fired into her car.
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"We now know that hemp can successfully be grown here in accordance with state and federal regulations”
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