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
Houston shooting: Authorities investigating deadly shooting involving security guard near NRG Stadium
Houston police are investigating a deadly shooting at an apartment complex near NRG Stadium that began as a call for criminal mischief/trespassing.
Harris County officials detail impact of new bail laws on jail capacity, staffing
New data shows court speed is stabilizing the Harris County Jail population, but officials warn Prop 3 will require a major, funded effort to maintain the pace.
Judge rules mistrial for suspect in deadly 2022 Houston police chase; family reacts
Yasmir Reyes was on trial for felony murder after he allegedly ran a red light while fleeing police on June 13, 2022. The resulting T-bone crash killed Chaz Joubert, a 27-year-old rideshare driver and injured a 16-year-old passenger. The defense argued that jurors were able to see Reyes' leg shackles during the trial.
Houston man accused of impersonating police officer, pulling over drivers while intoxicated
A Houston man is facing charges after investigators say he pretended to be a police officer and pulled over multiple drivers while intoxicated.
Suspect arrested after crash, multi-carjacking along I-45; one woman dead
A woman is dead and a suspect is in custody following a violent, multi-scene crime spree that unfolded along several miles of Houston highways Friday morning, police said.
Suspect shot multiple times in officer-involved shooting in northwest Houston; mother speaks in defense
A suspect was hospitalized after being shot multiple times by Houston police officers following a chase on Thursday. The suspect's mother says he texted her saying he had been shot.
Houston finally clearing months-old debris piles in Southwest neighborhoods
Houston begins clearing months-old debris piles in southwest neighborhoods, adding $2 million to a cleanup contract as crews work through hundreds of pending pickup requests. Residents are urged to call 3-1-1 for debris removal.
Houston launches firearm injury dashboard as accidental child shootings rise
Houston leaders unveiled SAFEWatch Houston, a real-time firearm injury dashboard that reveals rising accidental shootings involving children and young adults - despite overall gun violence declining across the city.
Local ministry helps homeless family through housing crisis, avoids foster care
One family was hours from losing their newborn to foster care until a Conroe-based ministry secured them housing in Spring. Their story highlights the region's growing shortage of shelter beds and affordable housing.
15-year-old Houston teen reunites with family after nearly 50 days in federal custody
Emmanuel Gonzalez-Garcia was released from the Office of Refugee Resettlement on Friday night after 48 days in custody.