Karrie Leggett-Brown

Evening Anchor

Moselle, MS

Karrie Leggett-Brown graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a degree in Broadcast Journalism.

Before graduation, Karrie landed a position as a reporter/photographer for WDAM 7. She worked her way up the ranks at the station to eventually become an evening anchor. She is now the medical reporter for the station's weekly segment Medical Housecall.

Recent Articles by Karrie

Medicaid nurses offer health screens in Lamar County schools

In the Lamar County School District, Director of Human Resources Chris Wooten said there is a different kind of nurse that isn’t in very many school districts.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published January 15, 2020 at 4:35 PM

Children reading success starts with parents

The third-grade reading test is one of the first big education hurdles kids face, but in order to get there, kids have to be kindergarten ready. A Hattiesburg parent-educator makes sure kids are kindergarten ready by first teaching the parents.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published January 8, 2020 at 5:34 PM

Petal School District making kids’ online safety a priority

Petal Superintendent Matt Dillon makes day-to-day decisions about the education of the kids in the district. Now, he is looking to their safety not just in the classroom, but online.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published November 20, 2019 at 3:19 PM

Disentangle AD Caregiver Conference offers help to caregivers

The Third Annual Disentangle AD Caregiver Conference ended Friday afternoon with caregivers feeling like they have a helping hand in seeing after their loved ones.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published November 15, 2019 at 5:49 PM

Glade Elementary students competing to get to class

Jones County’s Glade Elementary School’s spirit has a competitive streak. Principal Lisa Ishee said it’s that element that is also getting kids in class every day, creating perfect attendance bragging rights for a few classrooms.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published November 13, 2019 at 4:06 PM

Hattiesburg Early Learning offers tax credit to donors

The Director of Federal Programs and Early Childhood Education for the Hattiesburg Public School District, Carrie Hornsby believes the most important stage of education is in early childhood.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published November 6, 2019 at 4:46 PM

Program aims to keep teen moms in school

Teen pregnancy is one of the strongest taboos in our society. No parent wants their teen to become a parent themselves, but it happens. When it happens in the Lamar County School District, there is a group that helps teens like 17-year-old Makaleigh Martin stay positive, focused and most importantly

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published October 31, 2019 at 9:12 PM

North Forrest High School students building friendships by building benches

The purpose of the buddy bench is simple yet meaningful. The kids are taught to keep an eye on the bench, and when they see a child sitting on the bench, it means that kid needs a friend.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published October 8, 2019 at 5:16 PM

Laurel Magnet School achieves historic “A” rating

Laurel Magnet School of the Arts is the silver lining of the Laurel School District’s accountability rating. It’s the only school in the district to earn an “A” rating.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published September 24, 2019 at 9:02 PM

Lamar County School District needs bus drivers

The Lamar County School District has to get 5,800 students to school and back home safely and on time each week, but they need some help to do that.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published September 17, 2019 at 7:04 PM

What’s in your mouth can infect your brain

Growing scientific evidence has found our mouths, or what’s in our mouths, can infect our brains

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published September 12, 2019 at 9:30 PM

School district filling kids backpacks with more than homework

The Lamar County School District Backpack Program is ensuring that kids do not go hungry.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published September 10, 2019 at 9:24 PM

Hattiesburg City Council says proposed budget is a win-win

The big topics from Tuesday evening’s citizens forum and public hearing were raises for city employees and no property tax increase for the City of Hattiesburg.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published September 3, 2019 at 9:45 PM

Educators say ending history test would mean less stress

The fate of the U.S. history exit exam will be decided by MDE next month

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published August 29, 2019 at 10:40 PM

Psychologist offers parents screen time tips for kids

Brian Hinnant has two young boys in the Petal School District. He said with his kids growing up in a digital age, there's no formula he uses to dictate when his kids can pick up their phones or games.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published August 13, 2019 at 9:26 PM

Parent, pediatrician give tips for back to school transition

Summer break is over. Whether you are the parent or the student, it’s time to get back on track and into the school routine, and it isn’t the easiest transition. Julie Clinton can tell you it involves much more than school supplies.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published August 5, 2019 at 5:21 PM

Blood donations save Lamar County mother

Lamar County, mom of two, Jenny Maul lives by this message: "Be thankful. Don't take for granted what or who you have in your life," Maul said. She said that's her outlook on life after coming too close to losing her own.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published July 24, 2019 at 2:55 PM

City of Laurel ready to win Blood Bowl Bash

Laurel Mayor, Johnny Magee is not only the leader of the city, but he is the leader of the Blood Bowl Bash champions! The city of Laurel garners the most units of blood every year for the annual Blood Bowl Bash.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published July 23, 2019 at 9:21 AM

Blood provider has a new name but same mission

Beverly Clark said for 31 years, she’s been a part of providing blood for the community and she wants your help to keep that mission going.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published July 22, 2019 at 3:02 PM

Does meatless equal healthy, and do you get the same nutrients from meatless products as you would from a steak or chicken dinner?

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published July 10, 2019 at 7:08 PM

Optometrist says sunglasses offer more than just a cool look

Hattiesburg Clinic Eye Associates optometrist Dr. Will Stringer said everyone needs a good pair of sunglasses that protect their eyes.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published July 3, 2019 at 7:04 PM

Merit Health Wesley offers new robotic-assisted surgery

The latest in medical technology is making a difference in the lives of Merit Health Wesley patients right now.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published June 26, 2019 at 5:18 PM

A Hattiesburg man who suffered from arthritis said it wasn’t a prescription that gave him his mobility back, it was getting back to movement and exercise.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published April 10, 2019 at 5:23 PM

Petal resident finds pain relief through dry needling

Now that we are in the middle of an opioid crisis in our country, health care providers want to step away from the opioids and suggest patients try an alternative to opioids that are piercing through the pain.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published April 3, 2019 at 5:42 PM

It’s pollen season and if you have allergies, this time of year is aggravating. There is a certain population that suffers even more this season for a different reason.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published March 27, 2019 at 5:46 PM

Hattiesburg plastic surgeon explains cancer link to breast implants

The U.S Food and Drug Administration is warning about rare cancer linked to breast implants.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published March 20, 2019 at 5:05 PM

Colon cancer survivor says don’t wait to get screened

Goff never thought he could have cancer, but doctors found and removed a slow growing stage 2 colon cancer. Goff said his oncologist told him getting checked out at age 50 would have made a big difference.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published March 13, 2019 at 5:43 PM

Governor Phil Bryant gave an update on the Nissan plant layoffs.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published March 12, 2019 at 6:04 PM

Lamar County woman shares story of unseen disease

It’s a disease that is poorly understood because you can’t see it. Because of that, patients are often stigmatized. A Lamar County woman and her doctor are hoping to change that. By sharing her story, they want to open the hearts and minds of not only the public, but doctors.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published March 6, 2019 at 7:20 PM

Doctor warns of condition that can leave you in the dark

Your eyes can offer a glimpse into your health. The Chief of Retina, Vitreous, and Diabetes at Southern Eye Center in Hattiesburg, Dr. Jaime Jimenez wants to make sure if he takes a glance at your eyes he won't see signs of the leading cause of blindness.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published February 27, 2019 at 5:34 PM

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Moselle, MS

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