Mississippi’s Jobless Rate Improving, Along with the Nation’s

The Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) reports that jobless rates have dropped in many areas statewide. Oktibbeha County was a standout, having dropped by 1.6% since January; it’s now at 5.3% as of February. The state’s overall unemployment rate dropped from 7% to 6.2% over the same period, and the nation’s dropped from 5.3% to 5.2%.

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