Mississippi Layoffs — October 2018
Employers in Mississippi reported 3 WARN Act notices in October 2018, displacing an estimated 182 workers — signaling an acceleration from September and down 32% versus October 2017. The average filing covered 61 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 165 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 17 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 165 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Arts & Entertainment reported 17 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Warren | 2 | 92 |
| Pontotoc | 1 | 90 |
Warren saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 51% of all affected workers with 92 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Vicksburg | 2 | 92 |
| Pontotoc | 1 | 90 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 3 | 182 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Furniture | Pontotoc | 90 | Layoff | |
| Tyson Foods | Vicksburg | 75 | Layoff | |
| Lady Luck Hotel & Casino | Vicksburg | 17 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Washington Furniture at its Pontotoc facility, reporting 90 affected workers. Tyson Foods followed with 75 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate 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.