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

DuBard School for Language Disorders rethinks the traditional mask

Masks in the classroom can help prevent the spread of COVID-19, but if you are a teacher of hearing-impaired students, wearing a mask could also prevent those kids from learning.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published September 16, 2020 at 6:04 PM

WCU School of Education adds new programs

The programs are offered 100% online.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published September 9, 2020 at 7:51 PM

Parent questions Lamar County School District’s virtual learning

LeVar Leggett said his children are students of the Lamar County School District. He said he’s worried his daughters’ education is at risk because they are fully virtual.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published September 2, 2020 at 6:42 PM

William Carey School of Education breaks school’s fall enrollment record

William Carey University’s School of Education is touting a record-breaking start to the new school year this week.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published August 26, 2020 at 7:15 PM

Petal parents question school district’s virtual learning option

Some Petal School District Parents told WDAM they want to remain anonymous, but their concerns need to be front and center when it comes to their virtual learning students.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published August 19, 2020 at 7:43 PM

Two senators, two different votes on Gov. Reeves education bill veto

The education budget bill that was passed by legislators then vetoed by Gov. Tate Reeves is now law.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published August 12, 2020 at 6:24 PM

Miss. physicians release school reopening recommendations

The Mississippi Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Mississippi State Medical Association are voicing their concerns for the health of students, teachers and staff as schools prepare to reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published August 5, 2020 at 6:02 PM

HPSD teachers say they are ready to get back to class

In less than two weeks, the Hattiesburg Public School District will open with kids in the classroom. There have been questions and concerns about going back to school safely, for both students and teachers.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published July 29, 2020 at 6:43 PM

Two Pine Belt educators are finalists for MDE’s Teacher, Administrator of Year

Two finalists for Mississippi Department of Education’s Mississippi Teacher of the Year and Administrator of the Year are right here in the Pine Belt.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published July 22, 2020 at 4:46 PM

Lamar Co. dad says blood donations are critical for daughter’s heart surgeries

What started out as a routine pediatrician visit for a two-week old baby turned into a lifetime of heart surgeries for her. Her father, Lance Sanderford said that two-week-old is now 18-years-old, and blood donations have been just as important in keeping his daughter alive as the heart procedures.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published July 22, 2020 at 8:30 AM

Daughter says blood donations make a difference in mother’s health

Covington County resident Valerie Bruce said she has seen how blood donations can save a life in more ways than one.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published July 21, 2020 at 2:43 PM

Blood donations save life of Purvis mom after giving birth

A Purvis mom said March 1 of this year would have been her last day on earth if it were not for blood donations. Four months later she’s telling her story and encouraging everyone to give blood.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published July 20, 2020 at 5:18 PM

East Jasper superintendent says COVID-19 relief funds means no limits for quality education

East Jasper County School District Superintendent Nadene Arrington said the pandemic heightened issues the district had before even before COVID-19.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published July 8, 2020 at 5:10 PM

Miss. actress says retired flag means “it’s a better day” for state

The years-long debate to change Mississippi’s 1894 state flag concluded this week with Gov. Tate Reeves’s signature and the flag’s retirement ceremony.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published July 2, 2020 at 6:30 PM

MDE offers flexibility to reopen schools

The Mississippi Department of Education suspended several policies recently to allow school districts flexibility to open for the 2020-21 school year while dealing with the impact of COVID-19.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published June 24, 2020 at 4:44 PM

Miss. education leaders working on key issues to reopen school

How do you reopen schools safely? That’s the question the Mississippi Department of Education is asking, and it’s partnering with nine superintendents to work on an answer.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published June 17, 2020 at 4:58 PM

Mississippi Department of Education fostering strong readers

The Mississippi Department of Education launched a website to help the state’s smallest minds become strong readers.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published June 10, 2020 at 4:37 PM

Hub City daycare taking precautions to keep kids safe from COVID-19

With businesses reopening in the Pine Belt, that means more parents are back to work and their kids are back in daycare. One Hub City daycare, Creative Kids Christian Learning, explained how its staff and teachers are keeping little ones safe and giving parents peace of mind.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published June 3, 2020 at 5:20 PM

William Carey University hosts virtual education recruitment session

The session will cover everything future educators need to know about licensure, admission requirements and more.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published May 27, 2020 at 5:47 PM

Longleaf Elementary teacher wins TEC, WDAM Golden Apple Award

Longleaf Elementary kindergarten teacher Jennifer Craft is May’s Golden Apple Award Winner.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published May 20, 2020 at 5:29 PM

South Jones parent struggling to make graduation joyous occasion for daughter

For some students, a non-traditional graduation from high school is only one day away.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published May 13, 2020 at 5:18 PM

Bay Springs Class of 2020 earns more than $7 million in scholarships

Bay Springs High School's Class of 2020 earned more than $7 million in scholarships! Several seniors have a free ride to their future.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published May 6, 2020 at 5:35 PM

Alternate graduation plan point of contention in Lamar County

The coronavirus changed academics from onsite learning in schools and on campuses to social distance learning. Now, add graduation to the list of changes thanks to covid-19.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published April 29, 2020 at 6:33 PM

William Carey to host virtual teacher roundup event

If you are interested in becoming a teacher or need to know more about the changes to teacher licensure because of COVID- 19, you don’t want to miss William Carey University’s Virtual Teacher Roundup.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published April 23, 2020 at 4:58 PM

Sumrall High School teacher wins Golden Apple Award

Sherry Pittman of Sumrall High School is this month's Golden Apple Award Winner.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published April 22, 2020 at 5:51 PM

Pine Belt superintendents work to end school year strong as distance learning continues

Educators from districts around the Pine Belt were hard at work Wednesday figuring out how to continue distance learning after Gov. Tate Reeves ordered schools remain closed for the rest of the semester during a Tuesday afternoon address.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published April 15, 2020 at 4:45 PM

Dixie Electric works to restore power to hundreds of homes

Dixie Electric is working to restore power to hundreds of homes in Covington, Jones and Jasper counties.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published April 14, 2020 at 4:28 PM

Miskelly Furniture wants to thank front line heroes

Miskelly Furniture wants to thank four very special heroes on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published April 10, 2020 at 5:07 PM

Psychologist offers ways to cope with mental toll of COVID-19

Dr. Geralyn Datz said this is huge and unprecedented change that can bring on anxiety you never felt before, and could be mentally taxing for those who already struggled with their mental health.

Karrie Leggett-Brown

Published April 8, 2020 at 5:06 PM

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

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