Mississippi Layoffs — December 2016
Employers in Mississippi submitted 2 WARN Act notices in December 2016, putting at risk an estimated 160 workers — down 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 emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 130 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Retail reported 30 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Oktibbeha | 1 | 130 |
| Madison | 1 | 30 |
Oktibbeha saw the most concentrated activity, 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 |
Topping 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
These figures highlight 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.