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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At the peak of the incident, 36 police units and 20 medical units responded.
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The shooting happened just before midnight.
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Police officials said they believe it was a targeted shooting.
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“It’s one of the most horrific things I’ve ever been through in my life.”
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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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EMS personnel, Louisiana State Police & Mayor Tommy Chandler were also on the scene.
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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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Shreveport police officers and other crews are on the scene of a reported shooting on Thursday afternoon.
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All five students were admitted for observation while blood samples were obtained for analysis.
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He was on east end of midway when someone armed with handgun shot him in abdomen, police say
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Jefferson Parish officials held a public press conference at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 31 to discuss the aftermath efforts being taken after Hurricane Ida.
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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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Inmate records show Snellgrove was arrested on July 24 on charges of vehicle burglary.
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A Bossier Parish School’s employee has been arrested for alleged battery of a special needs student.
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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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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 Shreveport Police Department has arrested a man they believe to be involved in a shooting that led to a child being killed.
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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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Louisiana’s Attorney General Jeff Landry is warning the state of potential fraud and scams in relation to the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Police have arrested a woman accused of a attacking a pregnant woman in New Boston, Texas.
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According to the Shreveport Police Department, a woman has been charged with the murder of an infant.
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After causing a stir on social media Friday, June 26, the man that jumped into the fish tank at Bass Pro Shops has been arrested.
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