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 father upset over removal of children's book featuring same-sex parents
A Houston father is upset after his children's book, featuring a family with two dads, was removed from shelves in the Spring Branch Independent School District.
Texas gears up for historic early voting starting October 21 amid increased voter registration
Early voting for the November 5 election in Texas starts on October 21, with officials predicting record turnout and a lengthy ballot featuring major races and local funding proposals.
Family of missing Houston woman Jennifer Sanchez continues search after six years
Jennifer Sanchez's family speaks with Fox 26 as they continue to push for justice and for her body to be recovered.
Breaking ground on I-45: Major highway project happening soon in Houston
Community concerns rise amid the start of the much-anticipated I-45 expansion. Another public meeting was held Tuesday night at the Moody Community Center on Fulton Street.
Gunshots near Houston daycare: Frightening encounter sparks concerns over local crime
The owner of Panda Bear Academy spoke exclusively to FOX 26 after the facility closed down for the day due to the shooting.
Houston man allegedly created fake vehicle inspections ahead of sticker phase-out
HPD investigators say a houston car shop owner allegedly altered documents to enable passing inspections for vehicles that would otherwise fail, or were never in the shop at the time of inspections listed.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George indictment: Text messages, phone seizure key to indictment
Court documents provide more detail in the indictment of the Fort Bend County Judge, who faces a Class A misdemeanor charge.
Terror in Greenspoint: Houston police say teen robs and sexually assaults women at apartment complexes
Neighbors react to the recent robberies and assaults who police say were both done by a teenager. One of the victims is a woman believed to be in her sixties.
Alleged funeral conman contacts Houston family in wake of heartbreaking shooting
Family members of Jalen Whitlock, the mother who was allegedly shot and killed by her ex-partner at their child's birthday party, say they were offered funeral services by a man accused of fraud.
Family sues Spring daycare after allegations of child neglect, toddler left in bathroom for hours
Attorneys tell FOX 26, state investigations and a whistleblower indicate that the owners may have attempted to cover up the incident. A former employee says they were told not to discuss what really happened.