Mississippi Layoffs — March 2018
Employers in Mississippi filed 3 WARN Act notices in March 2018, impacting roughly 206 workers — representing a notable rise over February and down 68% versus March 2017. The average filing covered 69 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 158 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 30 |
| Transportation | 1 | 18 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 158 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Accommodation & Food reported 30 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Warren | 1 | 158 |
| Madison | 2 | 48 |
Warren bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 77% of all affected workers with 158 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Vicksburg | 1 | 158 |
| Ridgeland | 1 | 30 |
| Madison | 1 | 18 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 188 |
| Layoff | 1 | 18 |
The high proportion of closures (91% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Mississippi's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson-Tully Lumber | Vicksburg | 158 | Closure | |
| Ruth's Chris Steak House | Ridgeland | 30 | Closure | |
| L-3 Vertex Aerospace | Madison | 18 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved Anderson-Tully Lumber at its Vicksburg facility, reporting 158 affected workers. Ruth's Chris Steak House followed with 30 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores a mixed picture for Mississippi's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing 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.