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: 17 hours ago
|By Daffney Dawson
This change was supposed to go into effect on Sunday, Feb. 5.
Updated: 20 hours ago
|By Daffney Dawson
Officers say a vehicle drove by a home in the 1700 block of Avocado Drive and opened fire.
Updated: 20 hours ago
|By Daffney Dawson
The day is when athletes sign their letter of intent to play sports at the college level.
Updated: 22 hours ago
|By Daffney Dawson
They say guardians can pick up their students at the First Assembly of God Church
Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 7:21 AM CST
|By Daffney Dawson
They’re hoping to collect and send over 100 cards.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 4:40 AM CST
|By Daffney Dawson
The incident occurred on I-49, north of La Hwy 3276.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 10:35 AM CST
|By Daffney Dawson
This year’s theme is the Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Gets Geek’d!
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 7:23 PM CST
|By Daffney Dawson, Stacey Cameron and Curtis Heyen
Judge denies both parties' request to seal the records
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 10:09 AM CST
|By Daffney Dawson
Shreveport police responded to a shooting at 9 p.m. on Jan. 26.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 7:02 AM CST
|By Daffney Dawson
The award is named after Virginia K. Shehee, a civic leader, businesswoman and philanthropist who died in 2015.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 5:17 AM CST
|By Daffney Dawson
According to Sheriff Stuart Wright, the truck is valued over $204,000.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 1:49 PM CST
|By Daffney Dawson and Matt Jones
First Alert Meteorologist Matt Jones says flooding won’t become a bigger issue until Wednesday or Thursday
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 12:38 PM CST
|By Daffney Dawson
Boats will not be allowed to launch until levels are below 172.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 7:06 AM CST
|By Daffney Dawson
Parents and students have the chance to tour the new exhibits, get free school supplies and enjoy an evening dance party!
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 5:55 AM CST
|By Daffney Dawson and Curtis Heyen
As of 1:08 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 31, all inmates were back in police custody.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 4:44 PM CST
|By Daffney Dawson
On the day of the incident, Cotton went to the home of Fuller’s mother and got into an altercation with him.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 12:57 PM CST
|By Daffney Dawson
Before the program started, speed studies were conducted in 48 school zones.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 5:44 AM CST
|By Daffney Dawson
Eight people, including three small children, were injured that day.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 10:36 PM CST
|By Daffney Dawson, Stacey Cameron and Curtis Heyen
Woman and a 3-year-old boy listed in critical condition
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 6:06 PM CST
|By Daffney Dawson and Tamer Knight
Officials say they expect a full house.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 12:44 PM CST
|By Daffney Dawson and Jasmine Franklin
From 2023 to 2025, Lee Hedges Stadium will be the home of these games.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 7:35 AM CST
|By Daffney Dawson
The exhibition will showcase more than 60 new works.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 12:08 PM CST
|By Daffney Dawson
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 11:39 AM CST
|By Michael Barnes and Daffney Dawson
Church leaders hope this will help identify the person responsible
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 7:44 AM CST
|By Daffney Dawson
The krewe will have their grand bal on Saturday, Jan. 25, with the theme “A Million Dreams: A Big Top Spectacular.”
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 12:07 PM CST
|By Daffney Dawson
On the day of the crime, Dunams committed armed robbery at both the Thrifty Liquor and Papa Johns on Youree Drive.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 9:17 AM CST
|By Daffney Dawson
The goal is to raise $2,500 for the charter bus and breakfast for the students.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 5:12 AM CST
|By Daffney Dawson
Alexander will return to court for sentencing on March 14.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 9:29 AM CST
|By Daffney Dawson
A $25 adoption fee will cover spaying, vaccinations and a microchip.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 7:13 PM CST
|By Daffney Dawson
Lassiter has dementia and a history of heart illnesses. He is also considered a fall risk.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 11:41 AM CST
|By Daffney Dawson
She was an honor student and member of the academic honor societies, Phi Kappa Phi and Alpha Lambda Delta.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 9:18 AM CST
|By Daffney Dawson
All proceeds from the 5K will go to the Humane Society of Northwest Louisiana, Port City Rescue and the SPD K-9 unit.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 9:16 AM CST
|By Daffney Dawson
The project was funded thanks to a grant from the American Federation of Teachers.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 7:30 PM CST
|By Daffney Dawson
The system earned 80 out of 80 points based on seven standards.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 6:35 PM CST
|By Daffney Dawson and Fred Gamble
Severe thunderstorms and potential tornadoes passed through the ArkLaTex Wednesday.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 11:17 AM CST
|By Daffney Dawson
Johnny Price, 63, was arrested on Jan. 12 after the domestic violence incident.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 7:13 PM CST
|By Daffney Dawson
Abbott defeated Democratic candidate, Beto O’Rourke, in November of 2022.
Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 11:58 AM CST
|By Daffney Dawson
The incident occurred on I-20 West, four miles east of Marshall.
Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 9:16 AM CST
|By Daffney Dawson
“We’re not there yet but we’re making progress."
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 4:39 PM CST
|By Daffney Dawson
Officials say Reese is from Bossier, but is known to have relatives in east Texas.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 12:35 PM CST
|By Daffney Dawson
He was also found guilty-as-charges on separate charges of aggravated battery and obstruction of justice.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 12:22 PM CST
|By Daffney Dawson
The general election will take place on March 25.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 10:49 AM CST
|By Daffney Dawson
His injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 7:54 AM CST
|By Daffney Dawson and Biskie Duncan
Cordero both wrote and illustrated this book that is based on the Shreveport Mardi Gras Krewe Barkus & Meoux!
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 5:01 PM CST
|By Daffney Dawson
Pastor Jimmie Gibson sat down with KSLA on Thursday, Jan. 12 to discuss the inspiration for the events.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 10:27 AM CST
|By Daffney Dawson
Officials say students and staff aren’t believed to be in danger.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 10:07 PM CST
|By Daffney Dawson and Michael Barnes
This will be the second annual event held between both parishes.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 12:54 PM CST
|By Daffney Dawson
This year’s theme is Sobek Travels the World!
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 10:02 PM CST
|By Daffney Dawson
Brown was booked into Caddo Correctional Center on one count of molestation of a juvenile
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 5:20 AM CST
|By Daffney Dawson and Curtis Heyen
One of the trials is for the man accused of killing 5-year-old Mya Patel.
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