Daeshen Smith
Reporter
:no_upscale()/s3.amazonaws.com/arc-authors/gray/0b62a0f7-a6da-4bcb-831b-24d84d6af6ad.jpg)
Daeshen Smith first joined the Fox 10 team as a photojournalist in 2016 before being moved to a multimedia journalist in 2021. Daeshen is a native of Pensacola, Fl. After graduating from Tate High School Daeshen attended the University of South Alabama (Go Jags!) Where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism before earning a Master’s Degree in Mass Communication.
Daeshen is also a lifelong New Orleans Saints fan. Who Dat!! When he isn’t at work Daeshen enjoys spending time with friends and family as well as doing anything sports related.
Updated: 16 hours ago
|By Daeshen Smith
Captain Matt Garrett runs the central precinct downtown and he says since this push began they’ve only issued warnings for a couple of juveniles who said they weren’t aware of the curfew.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2022 at 6:49 PM CDT
|By Daeshen Smith
Dickson was rushed to University Hospital where he spent the last couple of weeks after undergoing surgery. Captain Paul Burch says Dickson was hit at least three times when deputies had no choice but to open fire.
Updated: Jun. 29, 2022 at 3:38 AM CDT
|By Daeshen Smith and Gray News staff
A father and convicted felon is facing new charges for a crime that the sheriff says could have been prevented.
Updated: Jun. 28, 2022 at 6:19 PM CDT
|By Daeshen Smith
The Government Street Collaborative was formed to maintain the history of Government Street and nearby neighborhoods. In 2019, they came to an agreement to protect 87 of the live oak trees as part of the Broad Street project.
Updated: Jun. 27, 2022 at 5:35 PM CDT
|By Daeshen Smith
Simmons says the bullet also hit one of the two-year-old girls but she is expected to be alright. Randall came back to the room shortly after the shooting.
Updated: Jun. 17, 2022 at 5:49 PM CDT
|By Daeshen Smith
When Foley Police arrived they said there was no girl in the shed and Daniels was still acting strange. That’s when the girl came home and mentioned a creepy guy in the park
Updated: Jun. 16, 2022 at 5:45 PM CDT
|By Daeshen Smith
Jones says the two events so far have been a success with more than 20 different agencies on hand to provide resources while young people get the chance to talk about what they need.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2022 at 6:38 PM CDT
|By Daeshen Smith
Charles Dickson was shot at least once and rushed to University Hospital where deputies say he is in stable condition after having surgery earlier today
Updated: Jun. 14, 2022 at 4:52 PM CDT
|By Daeshen Smith
Prosecutors say Mckee trafficked the child to Grover Stone in exchange for drugs and money over a period of several months. They had hoped to avoid a trial by offering Mckee a deal.
Updated: Jun. 13, 2022 at 5:35 PM CDT
|By Daeshen Smith
Crews from different agencies including Theodore Dawes Fire Rescue and Mobile-Fire Rescue worked until daybreak to rescue those who were trapped.
Mardi Gras in June: Mobile’s own Jabel Hendrix invites community to his Mardi Gras music video shoot
Updated: Jun. 10, 2022 at 6:17 PM CDT
|By Daeshen Smith
Mobile's Jabel Hendrix debuted his Mardi Gras Anthem "Get Down" earlier this year
Updated: Jun. 9, 2022 at 5:43 PM CDT
|By Daeshen Smith
The sheriff’s office says the teenager pointed the air rifle at the little boy and pulled the trigger not realizing it was loaded.
Updated: Jun. 8, 2022 at 5:55 PM CDT
|By Daeshen Smith
Teen charged in connection to 11-year-old boy's death has bond set at over $600,000
Updated: Jun. 7, 2022 at 11:14 PM CDT
|By Daeshen Smith
Residents in Africatown say they’ve been affected by noise and pollution from industrial sites for several years and this safe zone could help cut back on those problems
Updated: Jun. 7, 2022 at 6:11 PM CDT
|By Daeshen Smith
City council members agreed to look over the Gayfers project for two more weeks but they aren't convinced that the extra time will help
Updated: Jun. 6, 2022 at 5:40 PM CDT
|By Daeshen Smith
One of the key parts of Operation Echo stop is detection. A big part of that comes in the form of the gunshot detection software ShotSpotter.
Updated: Jun. 3, 2022 at 5:17 PM CDT
|By Daeshen Smith
As gun violence continues in the port city the Mobile NAACP alongside community and city leaders joined together to rally the community.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2022 at 5:31 PM CDT
|By Daeshen Smith
Community leaders call for change after youth involved shootings
Updated: Jun. 1, 2022 at 6:15 PM CDT
|By Daeshen Smith
The NAACP is hosting events to not only bring awareness to the gun violence in our area but to also spark the change needed to prevent it. Especially when it comes to youth violence.
Updated: May. 31, 2022 at 5:50 PM CDT
|By Daeshen Smith
The milk bank runs through Mothers’ Milk Bank of America in Birmingham, but having a milk depot in town gives mothers a more convenient option.
Updated: May. 30, 2022 at 3:12 PM CDT
|By Daeshen Smith
First Baptist Church Satsuma wanted to do its part to help those affected by last Tuesday's shooting in Uvalde
Updated: May. 27, 2022 at 5:27 PM CDT
|By Daeshen Smith
This overturned semi on the Dolly Parton bridge forced crews to shut down part of I-65 North
Updated: May. 26, 2022 at 5:32 PM CDT
|By Daeshen Smith
ALEA is urging vacationers to be mindful of conditions before they celebrate on the water.
Updated: May. 25, 2022 at 5:12 PM CDT
|By Daeshen Smith
Strong storms scattered debris throughout different parts of Pensacola
Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 6:31 PM CDT
|By WALA Staff and Daeshen Smith
Pensacola police want to find a man accused of killing a woman at a gym early Tuesday morning.
Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 5:18 PM CDT
|By Daeshen Smith
Clarence Carpenter was on his way to graduating from Millry High School when he decided to join the fight in World War II
Updated: May. 18, 2022 at 5:49 PM CDT
|By Daeshen Smith
Members of the Mobile Police Department are set to undergo training to better understand how to address mental health issues on a call.
Updated: May. 17, 2022 at 5:17 PM CDT
|By Daeshen Smith
The old Gayfers building on Dauphin Street has been empty for several years, but it could soon be turned into affordable housing units.
Updated: May. 16, 2022 at 6:18 PM CDT
|By Daeshen Smith
Mobile police remind people of downtown entertainment district curfew
Updated: May. 13, 2022 at 5:44 PM CDT
|By Daeshen Smith
As families continue to search for formula, the Alabama Department of Public Health is urging parents not to make their own formula.
Updated: May. 12, 2022 at 6:12 PM CDT
|By Daeshen Smith
Recent shortages have made baby formula a hot commodity nationwide including here in Mobile.
Updated: May. 11, 2022 at 5:34 PM CDT
|By Daeshen Smith
Recent double homicide illustrates why Light of the Village's work is so important
Updated: May. 10, 2022 at 4:10 PM CDT
|By Daeshen Smith
Alabama State Parks announced that it won’t be able to move forward with construction to repair the end of the pier after the lowest bid came in at over $12 million.
Updated: May. 9, 2022 at 5:36 PM CDT
|By Daeshen Smith
Mobile Police arrested 20-year-old Jai Scott over the weekend during a traffic stop.
Updated: May. 6, 2022 at 3:24 PM CDT
|By Daeshen Smith
Strong storms scatter debris throughout Irvington
Updated: May. 5, 2022 at 6:08 PM CDT
|By Daeshen Smith
The Mobile County Commission is looking at approving just under $178,000 for COVID cleaning of polling places starting the day after the upcoming election.
Updated: May. 4, 2022 at 6:06 PM CDT
|By Daeshen Smith
The Mobile County Sportsplex which could see $4 million go towards its expansion.
Updated: May. 3, 2022 at 4:31 PM CDT
|By Daeshen Smith
State Senator Chris Elliott plans take to take legislative action after soccer controversy
Updated: May. 2, 2022 at 5:17 PM CDT
|By Daeshen Smith
Students receive presidential award after manufacturing prosthetics
AHSAA places Spanish Fort High School on one year probation and issues fines amid soccer controversy
Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 6:08 PM CDT
|By Daeshen Smith
Letters between Spanish Fort High School and AHSAA detail controversy surrounding soccer teams
Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 6:15 PM CDT
|By Daeshen Smith
Nija Hill honors her teenage son after he was killed last year outside of his favorite park.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2022 at 6:37 PM CDT
|By Daeshen Smith
Just days before the Spanish Fort Toros were set to start their playoff run their season came to came to unexpected end when they were disqualified.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2022 at 4:25 PM CDT
|By Daeshen Smith
Mayor Stimpson set to push for annexation while city continues redistricting discussions
Updated: Apr. 25, 2022 at 4:21 PM CDT
|By Daeshen Smith
Mobile Fire-Rescue is looking to add more quality recruits for the next fire academy in September
Updated: Apr. 22, 2022 at 5:00 PM CDT
|By Daeshen Smith
Wayne Holcombe's family still searching for answers almost a month after Holcombe was shot and killed
Updated: Apr. 21, 2022 at 3:21 PM CDT
|By Daeshen Smith
Santa Rosa County Sheriff deputies arrest suspected burglar after chase through a neighborhood
Updated: Apr. 20, 2022 at 4:46 PM CDT
|By Daeshen Smith
City council approves up to $1 million dollars to fund school system
Updated: Apr. 19, 2022 at 5:28 PM CDT
|By Daeshen Smith
Marcus Spanevelo makes first court appearance in connection with Cassie Carli's death
Updated: Apr. 18, 2022 at 5:29 PM CDT
|By Daeshen Smith
Public Safety Director asks for community involvement with homicide numbers rising
Updated: Apr. 15, 2022 at 5:09 PM CDT
|By Daeshen Smith
Mobile Police are looking to build on recent recruiting class with more quality candidates