Daeshen Smith

Reporter at WALA-TV (Mobile, AL)

South Alabama Graduate. Sports Enthusiast. Normally with a camera in hand

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‘We’re going to make up for lost time:’ emotional Savannah Chrisley reunites with her father Todd after release from federal prison

1 week ago | wlox.com | Daeshen Smith

PENSACOLA, Fla. (WALA) - “My parents have not spoken to each other, heard each other’s voices or seen each other in the past 2 ½ years,” said Savannah Chrisley. The long wait is over for the Chrisleys. Thanks to pardons from President Donald Trump, Todd and Julie Chrisley have been officially released from federal prison. After getting the call from the president yesterday, their daughter Savannah says she couldn’t wait to get to Pensacola to pick up her father.
Beatrice community rallies around injured T.R. Miller football player

4 weeks ago | wsfa.com | Daeshen Smith

BEATRICE, Ala. (WALA) - The weather couldn’t stop the party or the parade. It’s all for Ken Lett Jr. A T.R. Miller running back who’s recovering from a broken neck he suffered in a game seven months ago. But he’s remained positive despite the adversity. “He should be mad, angry whatever that he can’t do what he used to do, but he still smiles at you, so I say that’s a person with a good good heart,” said Shirley Stallworth Smith.
City of Mobile opens Maryvale Place affordable housing development

Dec 10, 2024 | fox10tv.com | Daeshen Smith

While a lot of the focus has been on the west side of the city, Maryvale Place will help residents on the east side.
Florida State Representative resigns to run for vacant congressional seat

Nov 26, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | Daeshen Smith

Share Navarre, Fla. ( WALA ) - State Representative Dr. Joel Rudman is resigning from the Florida House of Representatives to run for the Congressional seat of Florida’s First District. The seat was left vacant after Matt Gaetz was nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to fill the role of Attorney General. Gaetz has since decided to withdraw from consideration.
South Alabama falls to Georgia Southern 34-30

Nov 3, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | Daeshen Smith

Share MOBILE, Ala. ( WALA ) - The South Alabama Jaguars fought hard, but lost a back-and-forth game against Georgia Southern at Hancock Whitney Stadium. The Eagles used an over eight-minute opening drive to take a 7-0 lead in the first quarter and were leading 14-3 midway through the second quarter after a 23-yard touchdown from J.C. Turner to Josh Dallas.
Texas looks for consistency and respect on first SEC season

Jul 18, 2024 | wsfa.com | Daeshen Smith

DALLAS, Tx. (WALA) - “This is the elite conference in college football and we’re fortunate to be part of it,” said Texas Head Coach Steve Sarkisian. The SEC officially welcomed the Texas Longhorns to college football’s premiere conference. But while they may be new members to the conference, they are familiar with some of their new SEC opponents.
Kalen Deboer brings player led philosophy to the Crimson Tide

Jul 17, 2024 | wsfa.com | Daeshen Smith

DALLAS, Tx. (WALA) -It’s a new era for the Alabama Crimson Tide with Kalen DeBoer taking over after legendary head coach Nick Saban retired earlier this year. And while DeBoer already has a winning track record he says he’s leaned on some of the returning tide players to help him learn the Bama culture.
Georgia fans and players excited for new matchups and expanded CFP

Jul 17, 2024 | wsfa.com | Daeshen Smith

DALLAS, Tx. (WALA) -The first team up to the podium on Day 2 of SEC Media Days was the Georgia Bulldogs led by Head Coach Kirby Smart who started off by sharing some words about retired Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban who Smart coached with and against for several years. Georgia has been one of the frontrunners in the conference for quite some time winning two SEC championships and of course also winning back-to-back national championships under Coach Smart.
Pensacola veteran’s lost US Naval Academy ring found at Pennsylvania golf course 54 years later

Jul 6, 2024 | wsfa.com | Daeshen Smith

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) -A recent trip to the Uniontown Country Club in Pennsylvania ended a lot better than expected for Michael Zenert. Near the 4th hole Zenert says he went to putt and found what he thought was a bottle cap lodged in the ground. “I thought ok dig it out, so nobody steps on it or runs over it and gets a flat tire,” said Michael Zenert.
Pensacola veteran’s lost US Naval Academy ring found at Pennsylvania golf course 54 years later

Jul 5, 2024 | waff.com | Daeshen Smith

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) -A recent trip to the Uniontown Country Club in Pennsylvania ended a lot better than expected for Michael Zenert. Near the 4th hole Zenert says he went to putt and found what he thought was a bottle cap lodged in the ground. “I thought ok dig it out, so nobody steps on it or runs over it and gets a flat tire,” said Michael Zenert.