Layoffs in Mississippi

WARN Act Notices & Labor Market Data (2026)

Comprehensive layoff tracking for Mississippi — combining official WARN Act filings with Bureau of Labor Statistics employment data. Updated daily.

400% increase vs prior year (notices)872% increase vs prior year (employees)

10

WARN Notices

1,098

Employees Affected

10

Companies

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

as of 9/2025

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Mississippi Labor Market Overview

Bureau of Labor Statistics data

State Unemployment

3.8%

as of 9/2025

Mississippi Employment by Industry

BLS Current Employment Statistics

Total Nonfarm

1,207 employed

+0.3%

Total Private

963 employed

-0.1%

Education and Health Services

162 employed

+0.7%

Manufacturing

140 employed

+0.1%

Leisure and Hospitality

140 employed

+0.4%

Professional and Business Services

121 employed

+0.7%

Financial Activities

45 employed

-0.7%

Information

9 employed

0.0%

Largest Layoffs in Mississippi

By number of employees affected

CompanyEmployeesDateType
Boyd Tunica177Sep 4, 2025Closure
Resolute Forest Products US Inc. / Domtar176Aug 21, 2025Layoff
Simos Insourcing Solutions, LLC Olive Branch159Aug 5, 2025Layoff
Spectra Laboratories Southaven155Sep 22, 2025Layoff
Ig Design Group Americas, Inc.113Mar 27, 2025Closure

Most Affected Industries

Based on WARN Act filings

Manufacturing5 notices · 425 emp.
Professional Services2 notices · 272 emp.
Construction1 notices · 69 emp.
Food & Hospitality1 notices · 177 emp.
Healthcare1 notices · 155 emp.

Frequently Asked Questions

About layoffs in Mississippi

How many layoffs have been reported in Mississippi?

Mississippi has had 10 WARN Act notices filed, affecting 1,098 employees across 10 companies. In the last 90 days, 0 new notices were filed affecting 0 workers.

What is the unemployment rate in Mississippi?

The unemployment rate in Mississippi is 3.8%. The state has a labor force of N/A workers.

Which companies have the largest layoffs in Mississippi?

The largest layoffs in Mississippi include Boyd Tunica (177 employees), Resolute Forest Products US Inc. / Domtar (176 employees), Simos Insourcing Solutions, LLC Olive Branch (159 employees). These are based on official WARN Act filings from the Mississippi labor department.

What industries are most affected by layoffs in Mississippi?

The most affected industries in Mississippi are Manufacturing (5 notices), Professional Services (2 notices), Construction (1 notices).

How can I get alerts for layoffs in Mississippi?

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Key Metrics

Avg Employees/Notice110
Plant Closures4
Closure Rate40%

Top Cities in Mississippi

Grenada
245emp.
Brookhaven
71emp.
Byhalia
113emp.
Greenwood
0emp.
Olive Branch
159emp.
Oxford
79emp.
Southaven
155emp.
Aberdeen
99emp.

Monthly Trend (12 mo)

2025-121 · 99 emp.
2025-111 · 79 emp.
2025-092 · 332 emp.
2025-083 · 404 emp.
2025-071 · 71 emp.

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