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Jan 25 2016

Amended! Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available in Mississippi Three Additional Counties Added

Three (3) additional counties will receive Disaster Unemployment Assistance in Mississippi. Individuals in Monroe, Panola and Prentiss Counties in Mississippiā€¦ Read More.

Jan 05 2016

Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for Five Counties in Mississippi

Individuals in Benton, Coahoma, Marshall, Quitman, and Tippah Counties in Mississippi, who were unable to work because of the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding may apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance Read More.

Jun 12 2014

Kemper County WIN Job Center

The Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) announced today, that the Kemper County WIN Job Center will stop providing services June 23, 2014 Read More.

Feb 03 2014

Mississippi Launches Cutting-Edge Website and Mobile App to Connect Employers and Job Seekers

Gov. Phil Bryant today unveiled a new interactive resource that pairs employers and job seekers through both a website and a mobile application. Read More.

Feb 03 2014

Mississippi Recognized for Full Employment Best Practices

MDES has received the 2013 Full Employment Best Practices Award from the American Institute for Full Employment. Read More.

Dec 18 2013

Emergency Unemployment Compensation Ending

The Mississippi Department of Employment Security today announced the Emergency Unemployment Compensation 2008, EUC08, program will end Dec. 28, 2013. Read More.