Mississippi Layoffs — September 2012
Employers in Mississippi submitted 8 WARN Act notices in September 2012, putting at risk an estimated 545 workers — down from August and up 153% versus September 2011. The average filing covered 68 workers, with 4 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 191 |
| Retail | 2 | 156 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 100 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 50 |
| Transportation | 2 | 48 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 191 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Retail reported 156 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 2 | 156 |
| Lowndes | 1 | 142 |
| Hinds | 1 | 100 |
| Harrison | 1 | 50 |
| Pearl River | 1 | 49 |
Illinois felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 29% of all affected workers with 156 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Deerfield | 2 | 156 |
| Columbus | 1 | 142 |
| Clinton | 1 | 100 |
| Biloxi | 1 | 50 |
| Picayune | 1 | 49 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 4 | 305 |
| Layoff | 2 | 192 |
The high proportion of closures (56% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Mississippi's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walgreens | Deerfield | 147 | Closure | |
| American Power Source | Columbus | 142 | Layoff | |
| Adp | Clinton | 100 | Closure | |
| Margaritaville Casino | Biloxi | 50 | Layoff | |
| Valspar | Picayune | 49 | Closure | |
| Genco ATC | Summit | 25 | ||
| Genco ATC | Fernwood | 23 | ||
| Walgreens | Deerfield | 9 | Closure |
Topping the list was Walgreens at its Deerfield facility, reporting 147 affected workers. American Power Source followed with 142 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.