Sherman Desselle
A Louisiana native, Sherman Desselle is excited to call Houston his new home. His journey to becoming a Murrow Award-winning journalist is unique.
Sherman graduated from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana where he studied music and theatre. He moved back to his hometown of Alexandria and worked in a neighborhood grocery store deli until he figured out his next move. One day he sparked a conversation with a customer as he prepared their order. This customer happened to be the content manager for KALB News Channel 5.
They offered Sherman a chance to tour the station, and he was soon hired as a part-time photographer. Hurricane Gustav and the historic flooding of Central Louisiana not only forced him to be in front of the camera for the first time but caused him to connect with people on and off camera unlike he ever imagined. It was then that he began to shift his focus to reporting. Sherman served as the morning anchor for KALB's top viewed and award-winning program, Jambalaya, for 7 years before becoming the Weekend Anchor at WDSU/NBC in New Orleans.
Sherman is passionate about community service and development. When he's not behind the desk, he's spending his time speaking to young people in schools, emceeing events, and moderating political debates and forums. Through his fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha, he organized several events to raise scholarship funds for young men preparing to go to college. Sherman still enjoys the performing arts. He served on the Board of Directors for the Rapides Symphony Orchestra for several years and wrote and recorded music for his church in Alexandria.
While his journalism career has provided a lot of different opportunities and commendations, his greatest achievement is being a father and husband. Sherman is ready to take his career to the next level and tell the stories that matter to the people of Houston.
The latest from Sherman Desselle
Armed ambush at Cypress Costco: Uncle thwarts robbery in dramatic parking lot gunfight
A high-end watch sale at a Cypress Costco turned into a shootout after three armed suspects attempted an ambush. Read more on how an armed uncle intervened and Constable Mark Herman’s blunt warning to online sellers.
22 arrested in Harris County prostitution sting, child found in suspect's car
A 39-year-old father was among 18 men arrested in a Houston-area sex sting after allegedly bringing his 5-year-old child to a solicitation meeting. Read the full report from Constable Mark Herman on the multi-day operation.
Woman arrested, charged with murder of Asia Stewart at Sunnyside apartment complex
Dasja Wilmore, 25, was arrested early Wednesday morning by Houston Police and charged with murder in connection with the death of Asia Stewart.
Friendswood property fraud: DA investigates identity theft scheme targeting deceased homeowners
Harris County investigators reveal how a suspect allegedly used forged judicial signatures and a defunct clerk’s seal to loot a deceased woman's home and bank accounts while her body lay unclaimed. Learn how "estate vultures" exploit digital systems and how new 2025 Texas laws help families fight back.
Hundreds of Houston Police and Fire crashes reported: What's the cost?
New data reveals Houston police and fire departments average nearly 1,000 crashes a year. City officials asked what the cost is to taxpayers.
Justice for Ivan Ramirez: Pasadena coach’s family carries on mission after killer’s sentencing
Nearly two years after a car theft turned deadly on Easter Sunday, the family of a beloved Pasadena softball coach is finding a sense of justice in the courtroom and a sense of purpose on the diamond.
Could this have been prevented? Satellite tech shows I-10 ground was shifting long before sinkhole opened
While the immediate fix is underway for the sinkhole on Houston's East Freeway, researchers at UH are providing a perspective on the disaster and what caused it.
Navigating Texas Education Freedom Account Portal: Useful info for parents
Texas is set to launch its first-ever school voucher program Wednesday, opening a billion-dollar portal that allows families to use public funds for private education.
Cousin of former Sweeny Fire Chief accuses him of abusing her as child
A former relative of ex-Sweeny Fire Chief Timothy David Webb breaks her silence, alleging he abused her as a child in 2007. As Webb faces 13 heinous charges involving children, Sweeny police are now investigating after the woman's original police report from nearly 20 years ago has vanished.
Houston Police: Sewage flowing from online grocery giant into Brays Bayou
HPD executes a search warrant at a Weee! Distribution warehouse in Houston after they say a red-dye test reveals raw sewage flowing into Brays Bayou.