Mississippi Layoffs — May 2014
Employers in Mississippi posted 9 WARN Act notices in May 2014, affecting an estimated 821 workers — reflecting a significant uptick compared to April and down 11% versus May 2013. The average filing covered 91 workers, with 5 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Services | 2 | 248 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 200 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 119 |
| Wholesale Trade | 2 | 110 |
| Government | 1 | 100 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 24 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 20 |
The Professional Services sector saw the heaviest impact with 248 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Manufacturing reported 200 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Hinds | 4 | 292 |
| Tate | 1 | 200 |
| Winston | 1 | 119 |
| Sunflower | 1 | 100 |
| DeSoto | 1 | 80 |
Hinds saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 36% of all affected workers with 292 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Senatobia | 1 | 200 |
| Jackson | 3 | 161 |
| Clinton | 1 | 131 |
| Louisville | 1 | 119 |
| Indianola | 1 | 100 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 4 | 428 |
| Closure | 5 | 393 |
Closures accounted for 48% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chromcraft Revington | Senatobia | 200 | Closure | |
| Oakland Logistics | Clinton | 131 | Layoff | |
| Winston County Medical Foundation | Louisville | 119 | Closure | |
| Oakland Logistics | Jackson | 117 | Layoff | |
| Sunflower Humphreys County Progress | Indianola | 100 | Layoff | |
| MVP Group International | Olive Branch | 80 | Layoff | |
| Chiquita Brands | Gulfport | 30 | Closure | |
| Nick'S Restaurant | Jackson | 24 | Closure | |
| Colonial Country Club | Jackson | 20 | Closure |
The largest notice was filed by Chromcraft Revington at its Senatobia facility, reporting 200 affected workers. Oakland Logistics followed with 131 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The trends suggest a mixed picture for Mississippi's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Professional Services 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.