Memorial Health System is laying off dozens of employees. According to a press release, Memorial says it faced challenges brought on by the pandemic. To mitigate the challenges, Memorial says it is “realigning our workforce” by restructuring less than two…
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Roughly 2.1 million people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, a sign that companies are still slashing jobs in the face of a deep recession even as more businesses reopen and…
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…
Layoffs are expected at the Mississippi State Department of Health in the coming weeks due to a tight budget during the year that starts July 1st. The director of the department, Dr. Mary Currier, is not yet sure how many…