Karrie Leggett-Brown
Midday/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.
The parents said no amount of exhaustion, diapers or bottles could out weight the feeling of finally having the family they waited for.
Gov. Reeves commented on what the state plans to do about this alleged scheme to defraud the government and take away money from those in the state who need it the most.
The Mississippi Department of Education awarded WCU a $1.9 million grant to recruit 10 candidates with a bachelor’s degree who want to teach kindergarten through 6 grade.
Dr. Ronald Schwartz said the medicine is a breakthrough in terms of trying to treat Alzheimer’s Disease in its earliest stages.
WCU Crusaders may be starting a new school year on Aug. 23rd with a record number of students, according to the University Executive Vice President, Dr. Ben Burnett.
The University of Southern Mississippi is ready for a new school year.
William Carey's Alternate Route to Teaching Program was recognized by the Mississippi Association of Partners in Education.
Education advocates are among the tax bill’s biggest critics.
William Carey University is expanding its footprint through a partnership with Millsaps College in Jackson for two graduate programs.
If passed, the bill could help alleviate the teacher shortage in Mississippi.
The Senate Education Committee learned more about year-round school earlier this month during a meeting at the state capitol.
William Carey University’s School of Education is touting a record-breaking start to the new school year this week.
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.
The Mississippi Department of Education launched a website to help the state’s smallest minds become strong readers.
The session will cover everything future educators need to know about licensure, admission requirements and more.
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.
The fate of the U.S. history exit exam will be decided by MDE next month
Does meatless equal healthy, and do you get the same nutrients from meatless products as you would from a steak or chicken dinner?
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.
Webster, and experts like her, found this particular learning disability affects one in five people, but the condition may be hidden because the dyslexic mind has many strengths.
Hattiesburg Immediate Care Medical Director Samuel Crosby said the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure’s new regulations for opioids and benzodiazepines are not to make patients feel judged, but for protection.
Hattiesburg Clinic Neurologist Dr. Ronald Schwartz is on a mission to save your memory.
A 21-year-old Columbia resident said she has gone from blinding, debilitating pain everyday for most of her life to only having to manage her pain once a month.
Monday afternoon celebrity chef Katie Dixon announced she wants the Pine Belt to join her in helping Hurricane Michael victims in Panama City, Florida.
Many of us are on our cellphones all the time. Some of us even sleep with them in our beds or next to our beds. What harm could that cause, especially since our cellphones give off a certain kind of radiation?
The Dubard School for Language Disorders on the campus of The University of Southern Mississippi handles many young students with learning disabilities. One of those conditions affects one in five students.
