Update: Driver killed in rollover crash on I-10 in Woolmarket identified
Biloxi Police say a driver was killed when a semi-truck was involved in a crash and rolled over on Interstate 10 near Woolmarket. The Harrison…
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Black Bear M55 found and tagged for tracking near Woolmarket community
One black bear in South Mississippi being found right in our back yard! M55 is a 175 pound male thought to be between 3-5 years old. He…
Firefighters battle house fire in Harrison County
A Biloxi family is surveying the damage after an overnight fire at their home in the Woolmarket area. Upon arrival at the home off Shorecrest Road, Biloxi fire crews…
Biloxi firefighters battle house fire in Woolmarket
Biloxi Fire Department responded to a house fire on Shorecrest Road on Tuesday night. The call went out about 11 p.m. When crews arrived, the flames already were through the roof of the home. Chief Nicolaus Geiser said three engines,…
Woolmarket residents anticipate new sidewalk construction
1.25 miles of sidewalks will be installed through the heart of Woolmarket in the coming months, providing a safe route for residents who walk along the roads. These sidewalks will stretch…
Biloxi Police investigating Saturday shooting in Woolmarket
Biloxi Police are investigating a shooting that happened Saturday night in Woolmarket. Police said about 6:07 p.m., officers responded to the 14000 Lorraine Road in reference to a shooting. A male victim was suffering from multiple gunshots. He was taken…
Ribbon cutting for Eagle Point Park in Woolmarket
An exciting new addition is coming for the residents of Woolmarket. This afternoon, the city hosted a ribbon cutting for the new Eagle Point Park. This fun-filled park…
Wreck dislodges boat from trailer near Woolmarket exit
Biloxi Police worked a wreck on Interstate 10 near the Woolmarket exit this morning. Biloxi Capt. Tom Goldworthy said a truck hauling a boat on a trailer ran into a barricade…
Ocean Springs man to serve 17 years in DUI causing death conviction
An Ocean Springs man will spend 17 years behind bars after pleading guilty in a DUI causing death case. David Thomas Pelkey, 30, pleaded guilty this week to driving under the influence causing death and driving under the influence causing…
Biloxi working vehicle accident on I-10 near Woolmarket
Biloxi Police worked two accidents this morning on Interstate 10 near the 40 mile marker near Woolmarket. The first accident involved a FedEx truck and a camper. That has been cleared. The accident did briefly cause lane closures in that…
Two South Mississippi elementaries named Blue Ribbon schools
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today recognized 325 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2021, including four schools in Mississippi. Two of the four Mississippi schools are in South Mississippi. The recognition is based on a school’s overall…
Woolmarket resident dealing with yard flooding
A resident in the Woolmarket area is upset about the drainage and flooding issues on his property after the City of Biloxi dug a drainage ditch to the back of his home. Greg Saucier says for about…
Officials cut the ribbon on the Woolmarket City Center
Residents of the Woolmarket area of Biloxi have a new venue option for local gatherings. Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich, Councilmember Nathan Barrett and other local leaders cut the ribbon this evening on the Woolmarket City Center. The…
Rollover accident in Woolmarket causes I-10 eastbound lanes to shut down
This afternoon, the eastbound lanes of I-10 near Woolmarket were shut down due to an accident. Around 3 p.m., Mississippi Highway Patrol, Biloxi Police, and fire units responded to a rollover accident involving a semi-truck and two…
Woolmarket Christmas Parade took place this weekend
In Woolmarket, the Biloxi community came together to spread Christmas cheer as the fourth annual Woolmarket Christmas Parade brought some light during this tough year. Showering the crowd with candy, toys, stuffed animals, beads, and much more.…
Senior Center volunteers sewing masks, gowns for health care workers
While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread across the nation, one Harrison County senior center is lending a helping hand by sewing masks and gowns for some Harrison County medical centers. Woolmarket Prime of Life Center Director Janet Meaut and…
Woolmarket City Center expansion underway
The $250,000 expansion for the Woolmarket City Center is underway. The expansion is funded by the City of Biloxi and will include renovations to the center located on Kayleigh Cove in the Woolmarket area. Currently, the city center already has…
Fire Station 10 near completion
The new Fire Station 10 on Old Highway 67 in Biloxi is near completion. Biloxi Fire Chief Joe Boney gave us a tour of the new station. It’s equipped with a spacious kitchen, designated gym room, multiple bedrooms, and an…
Suspect wanted for string of burglaries in Harrison County
Harrison County authorities are looking for a person regarding a string of burglaries in the Woolmarket area. According to Sheriff Troy Peterson, on March 21st, deputies responded to three burglaries in Woolmarket. On March 25th, deputies responded to two burglaries…
Rollover accident injures two on I-10
A rollover accident on I-10 near the Woolmarket exit leaves two people injured. According to Biloxi police, around 4:30 Sunday afternoon a single-vehicle accident occurred, ejecting two people from the vehicle. Major Chris De Back says one person is alert…
FAMOUS FIGURES COME TO LIFE AT NORTH WOOLMARKET MIDDLE SCHOOL
Famous figures from all throughout history came to life tonight at North Woolmarket middle school. Sixth grade students hosted a "living wax museum" with Babe Ruth, Mother Teresa, Kate Middleton and many more. Each student got to pick who they…
Opening a new chapter in the Woolmarket community
It’s an exciting day for the Woolmarket community as a new library is welcomed to the area. Up until mid-2018, the library was housed in a 900 square foot mobile home near the fire station. People described it as ‘hanging…
PRAYER VIGIL FOR PATTON TILLMAN
Sunday evening 12 year old Patton Tillman was riding his side by side cart on his families land in Harrison County when he crashed and landed with the vehicle on top of him... Causing life threatening injuries. Tillman was airlifted…
Sidewalk project in the works in Woolmarket
The City of Biloxi signed an agreement with the Mississippi Department of Transportation to install about a mile of new sidewalk in Woolmarket. The sidewalk would run from the intersection of Woolmarket Road and Lorraine Road, north of Lorraine Road…