Mississippi Layoffs — July 2023
Employers in Mississippi reported 9 WARN Act notices in July 2023, displacing an estimated 532 workers — signaling a deceleration from June and up 116% versus July 2022. The average filing covered 59 workers, with 7 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 2 | 382 |
| Wholesale Trade | 1 | 70 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 38 |
| Retail | 2 | 2 |
The Transportation sector topped the list of affected industries with 382 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Wholesale Trade reported 70 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| DeSoto | 4 | 453 |
| Tishomingo | 1 | 38 |
DeSoto felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 85% of all affected workers with 453 workers across 4 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Southaven | 4 | 453 |
| Iuka | 1 | 38 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 7 | 530 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Mississippi's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
The most significant filing came from Alan Ritchey at its Southaven facility, reporting 191 affected workers. Southaven (DeSoto) Partnership 2023-0002 Trucking, Long Distance not being renewed followed with 191 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Mississippi's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.