Local Government

Since 1970, Tishomingo County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 8.1%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 9.1%.

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Educational Services employers across NE Mississippi News publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via…

Since 1970, Tippah County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 4.9%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 9.5%.

All H-1B petitions filed by an employer classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry located across NE Mississippi News publication area were approved in 2024, as per data…

Since 1970, Prentiss County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 6.1%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 11.8%.

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 11.6% of income in Benton County, providing an average of $4,796 per capita to residents.

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In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 11.5% of income in Chickasaw County, providing an average of $4,493 per capita to residents.

Since 1970, Monroe County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 9.4%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 10.2%.

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 12.5% of income in Tishomingo County, providing an average of $5,279 per capita to residents.

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 10.9% of income in Itawamba County, providing an average of $4,479 per capita to residents.

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Since 1970, Lee County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 5.9%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 1%.

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 10.5% of income in Tippah County, providing an average of $4,500 per capita to residents.

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 11% of income in Prentiss County, providing an average of $4,141 per capita to residents.

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These former NE Mississippi News area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 16.

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 11.2% of income in Monroe County, providing an average of $4,874 per capita to residents.

These former NE Mississippi News area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, May 15.

Itawamba County’s older population has grown in the past decade, and so has the share of income from Social Security and Medicare.

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 11.2% of income in Alcorn County, providing an average of $5,022 per capita to residents.

These former NE Mississippi News area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, May 13.

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 8.2% of income in Lee County, providing an average of $4,286 per capita to residents.

In 2022, residents of Lee County received an average of $11,513 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 13th lowest in Mississippi.