Mississippi Layoffs — December 2016
Employers in Mississippi recorded 2 WARN Act notices in December 2016, covering approximately 160 workers — marking a decline from November. The average filing covered 80 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 130 |
| Retail | 1 | 30 |
The Healthcare sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 130 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Retail reported 30 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Oktibbeha | 1 | 130 |
| Madison | 1 | 30 |
Oktibbeha absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 81% of all affected workers with 130 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Starkville | 1 | 130 |
| Ridgeland | 1 | 30 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 160 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Mississippi's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Early Years Network, MSU Extension Service | Starkville | 130 | Closure | |
| The Limited Stores | Ridgeland | 30 | Closure |
Leading the list was The Early Years Network, MSU Extension Service at its Starkville facility, reporting 130 affected workers. The Limited Stores followed with 30 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Mississippi's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Healthcare sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Mississippi. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Mississippi WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.