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

WCU Dean of Education: Suspended teaching exams may help teacher numbers

The Mississippi State Board of Education voted to suspend the requirement for licensure exams as an entry point into teacher education for the undergraduate level and alternate route.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published April 1, 2020 at 5:33 PM

Lamar County School District feeds hundreds of students during closure

Hundreds of parents and students took advantage of the first day of Lamar County School District’s feeding program Wednesday.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published March 25, 2020 at 3:34 PM

Columbia High School teacher wins Golden Apple Award

Pine Belt, it’s time to present to you this month’s TEC, WDAM 7 Golden Apple Award Winner. Shelley Putnam is our winner from Columbia High School. Shelley Putnam is our winner from Columbia High School.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published March 24, 2020 at 4:23 PM

Pink Up: A woman speaks on how her family helped her become a cancer survivor

Ratliff says she went numb when she heard the word “cancer.” She says it was found in a duct in her left breast. She says she and her family didn’t wait.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published March 7, 2020 at 7:38 PM

Petal teacher is state finalist for Teacher of the Year

Petal High School educator Ben Austin is a finalist for Mississippi's Teacher of the Year.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published March 4, 2020 at 4:50 PM

Read Across America takes over Target in Hattiesburg

It's Read Across America Day! To celebrate, Lamar County School District's Teacher Academy students volunteered with the district's Parents as Teachers program to transform Target in Hattiesburg into an educational playground.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published February 28, 2020 at 4:43 PM

South Jones teacher wins Golden Apple Award

After reviewing your submissions, February’s TEC, WDAM 7 Golden Apple Award winner is seventh-grade math teacher Kristie Busby of South Jones Elementary School.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published February 26, 2020 at 5:54 PM

Lamar County celebrates National Career and Technical Education month

The Lamar County School District is celebrating National Career and Technical Education month by showing students of its Technical Education Program that they don’t have to leave home to find great career opportunities in the Pine Belt.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published February 19, 2020 at 4:27 PM

William Carey School of Education largest in state

William Carey University President Dr. Tommy King announced the university's school of education is now the largest in the state.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published February 12, 2020 at 3:39 PM

Heart health is a family affair for two sisters

Heart health is a family affair for sisters Tiffany Hammond and Jacque Jordan. One sister’s life was changed forever after having open-heart surgery, and the other said even when you know what it takes to prevent heart disease, it can still happen to you.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published February 6, 2020 at 9:36 PM

WCU Dean of Education says it’s not too late to teach

William Carey University’s Dean of Education Dr. Ben Burnett knows the headlines surrounding education can be bleak, but Burnett said he is trying to increase teacher numbers at William Carey University.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published February 5, 2020 at 5:35 PM

West Jones Middle teacher wins Golden Apple Award

Cinda Woodyard was picked as our very first TEC, WDAM 7 Golden Apple Award winner.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published January 29, 2020 at 6:20 PM

Tornado survivor recalls being buried alive by EF-3 in 2017

There are families still mourning the four lives taken three years ago Tuesday by an EF-3 tornado. Many people still bear the physical and emotional scars, which undoubtedly reminds them of what they survived that night.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published January 21, 2020 at 4:17 PM

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

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Moselle, MS

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