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News from 2012

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Oct 02 2012

Five More Mississippi Counties Eligible for Hurricane Isaac Disaster Unemployment Assistance

The Mississippi Department of Employment Security has begun accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance from people living or working in five additional counties that have received a federal disaster declaration because of damages from Hurr… Read More.

Sep 10 2012

Disaster Unemployment Assistance Amended For Hurricane Isaac

An amendment has been made to the September 1, 2012 federal disaster declaration, adding the following 13 counties to the list of declared disaster areas from Hurricane Isaac damages: Adams, Amite, Clarke, Forrest, George, Hinds, Lincoln, Marion, Pike, Sto… Read More.

Sep 04 2012

Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for Four Counties in Mississippi

Individuals in Hancock, Harrison, Jackson and Pearl River Counties in Mississippi, who were unable to work because of Hurricane Isaac may apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA), the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) announced t… Read More.

May 14 2012

MEDIA ADVISORY Technical Difficulties Resolved

The Mississippi Department of Employment Security has resolved technical difficulties that occurred over the weekend to some of its on-line service. People who experienced problems should try again. Read More.

May 04 2012

MEDIA ADVISORY Yazoo County Area Job Fair

The Governor’s Job Fair Network will host the Yazoo County Area Job Fair on May 8, 2012, at the Yazoo City National Guard Armory. The expo is free and open to the public. Read More.

Apr 06 2012

MEDIA ADVISORY: Spring Southern Region Military & Civilian Job Fair

The Governor’s Job Fair Network will host the Spring Southern Region Military & Civilian Job Fair on April 10, 2012 at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Coliseum & Convention Center in Biloxi. The expo is free and open to the public. Read More.

Jan 10 2012

WIN Job Centers Servicing the Business Community

The Mississippi Department of Employment Security has announced plans to launch a campaign to educate the state’s businesses about the free services available to them through its network of WIN Job Centers. Read More.