July Unemployment Figures - Not Positive

July's unemployment figures across the state have been released and the news is not good. Statewide, the unemployment rate increased from 11.1% to 11.5%. The numbers continue to be dismal for Winston and Noxubee Counties. Noxubee County has the second highest level of unemployment in the state at 22.4%, an increase from 22.1% in June. Winston County is not far behind at 20.8%, also an increase from June's rate of 20%. Holmes County has the highest rate of unemployed in the state at 22.7%

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