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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 ...
The Clarion-Ledger

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 ...
WLOX

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 ...