Mississippi experienced approximately 500 job reductions during the first quarter of 2026. The Mississippi Department of Employment Security released its quarterly report detailing these cuts. GXO Logistics was responsible for over 200 of these job losses. These specific layoffs occurred in DeSoto County. Greenwood Leflore Hospital also announced potential large-scale layoffs ahead of its expected closure.
DeSoto County, Mississippi
https://mississippitoday.org/2026/04/16/data-centers-layoffs-musk-marketplace/