MDES hosts first energy-focused job fair in Biloxi

The Mississippi Department of Employment Security hosted an energy-focused hiring event at the Biloxi Civic Center on Tuesday ...
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Extra $300 unemployment payment may be seen as early as next week, says MDES

JACKSON, Miss. (WLOX) - A federal unemployment program will put an extra $300 in the pocket of qualified Mississippians who are out of work beginning next week. MDES will begin processing the first ...
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Mississippi incorrectly paid out $118 million in unemployment benefits during pandemic

The Mississippi Department of Employment Security incorrectly paid out nearly $118 million in unemployment claims during the early days of the pandemic, according to a report from the State Auditor’s ...
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Some Mississippians may soon see extra $600 in unemployment benefits, governor says

Enhanced unemployment benefits, longer hours, more days and additional help is on the way for Mississippians who are without work during the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Tate Reeves said Thursday at a ...
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MDES announces ‘Pandemic Unemployment Assistance’ for Mississippians now available

JACKSON, Miss. (WLOX) - On Tuesday, the Mississippi Department of Employment Security announced assistance for Mississippians who are unable to work due to the coronavirus pandemic. Governor Reeves ...
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MDES begins paying $300 weekly supplement to unemployed

JACKSON, Miss. (WDAM) - The Mississippi Department of Employment Security announced Friday that it began paying supplemental unemployment benefits that were resumed by the federal government amid the ...