By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The Mississippi agency that handles unemployment claims is getting 10 times the usual number of phone calls as people seek help amid the coronavirus pandemic. Jackie Turner is executive director…
If you or anyone you know has lost their job, Papa John’s is hiring. The pizza company said in a press release Monday it is looking to add 20,000 employees. They’re looking for restaurant jobs, delivery drivers, and more. At…
CVS Health is bolstering its efforts in meeting the growing need for healthcare in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. The company announced it is hiring 50,000 people. New hires will fill full-time, part-time, and temporary roles across the country including…
Looking for a job? You may be in luck because the IP Casino is hiring. Today hundreds of people showed up to the on-site job fair at the IP, but if you missed out today you are still able to…
The Gulfport Police Department wants you to answer the call and join their team! With the New Year comes new opportunities and a chance to make changes for the betterment of yourself and your future. Gulfport police is hiring men…
Dozens of businesses packed into the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center for the Unemployment Eliminators Job Fair. The Gainesville, Florida based company holds job fairs in over 15 cities across the country, including three a year in Biloxi. Recruiters…
The fair goes from 9 AM - Noon.
Anticipating a launch date of December 1, 2019, the Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) announced today employment opportunities with the MLC. “We are looking for hard-working Mississippians who want to be involved in a fast-paced work environment,” said Tom Shaheen, MLC…
Mississippi Highway Patrol is looking for those ready to pursue the call. It is time for the rare opportunity to become a state trooper. In order to apply you have to be at least 21-years-old with 60 college credit hours…
2019 is here which means people are working hard to fulfill those New Years resolutions. If in the new year you are looking to find employment, Goodwill of South Mississippi has your back. Goodwill is in the business of putting…
The City of Long Beach is now accepting applications for the position of police recruit. Long Beach Chief of Police Billy Seal announced applications will be accepted until July 16th at 5 p.m. The starting salary ranges from $27,000 to…
If you’re out of work, the Golden Nugget in Biloxi is looking to fill around fifty job positions right now. The hotel and casino held a job fair earlier today. The Golden Nugget is opening their H20 pool early due…
“We used to have Mississippians looking for jobs, now we have jobs looking for Mississippians.” That was the phrase used by Governor Phil Bryant yesterday during his annual State of the State address when he highlighted a record low in…
Saving people from danger, answering emergency calls, and putting out fires are just some of the daily duties of being a fire fighter. Right now, the Gulfport Fire Department is looking to add new members to the team. An elderly…
Gulfport Fire Department is now accepting applications! Please visit the city of Gulfport's job openings page to apply online: https://gulfport.munisselfservice.com/employmentopportunities/default.aspx The fire fighter recruit exam will be administered on November 1st. You must be 18 years of age, able to…
Tomorrow military service members and veterans in need of a job can attend a free hiring fair at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Jefferson Davis campus. Active duty military members, guard, and reserve members and military spouses are welcome to…
U.S. employers added a solid 222,000 jobs during the month of June, the most in four months. The new numbers from the labor department indicate employers are confident enough to keep hiring despite slower growth. The unemployment rate did tick…
An expert says Mississippi’s economy is growing at a modest pace, but continues to lag behind the national average. Today, state economist Darrin Webb told lawmakers Mississippi has struggled to gain momentum since 2000. The state had the second lowest…
Do you have talent? The Biloxi Shuckers want to hear from you. Coming up this Friday, you can participate in the Shuck Factor where you can audition for on-field and off-field positions. The Shuck Factor takes place on Wednesday March…
Right here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, residents can take advantage of the Win Job Center. The center is a valuable tool for finding employment throughout the entire state. As of today, the center is bigger and better than ever.…
Local nonprofits are preparing for a new federal rule that would increase the number of people eligible for overtime pay. The rule would boost the salary threshold for overtime exemption from $23,600 annually to $47,467 annually. While the new rule…
If you’re on the hunt for a job, Walmart may be the place for you. The new Walmart Neighborhood Market on Washington Avenue in St. Martin will open this fall. The company has opened a hiring center to fill 95…
Mississippi’s jobless rate fell to six percent in April as people exited the labor force. It is the state’s lowest unemployment rate since January 2008. Mississippi’s jobless rate dropped for the fourth straight month, down from 6.3 percent in March…
Salaried workers who make up to $47,476 will automatically qualify for overtime pay when they work more than 40 hours a week. CNNMoney's Christine Romans explains the new rule, which will go into effect on Dec. 1, 2016.