Local Government

Since 1970, Walthall County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 9.4%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 0.3%.

Since 1970, Pike County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 5.3%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 8.5%.

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

In recent tweets dated June 5-6, Congressman Michael Guest addressed meetings with Central Mississippi Realtors and ongoing efforts by House Republicans regarding border security funding aligned with former President Trump’s…

Since 1970, Lawrence County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 8.7%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 3.1%.

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 11.4% of income in Jefferson County, providing an average of $4,290 per capita to residents.

All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry located across SW Mississippi News publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided…

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 12.3% of income in Franklin County, providing an average of $4,912 per capita to residents.

Since 1970, Jefferson County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 6.6%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 3.4%.

Congressman Michael Guest has highlighted recent actions taken by House Republicans to enhance border security through social media posts dated May 21-23, 2025.

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 11% of income in Wilkinson County, providing an average of $3,912 per capita to residents.

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 11.3% of income in Claiborne County, providing an average of $3,966 per capita to residents.

In 2022, residents of Lincoln County received an average of $12,191 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 23rd lowest in Mississippi.

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

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 12.6% of income in Amite County, providing an average of $4,851 per capita to residents.

Since 1970, Franklin County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 7.5%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 0.5%.

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 11.9% of income in Walthall County, providing an average of $4,485 per capita to residents.

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 12.6% of income in Lawrence County, providing an average of $5,585 per capita to residents.

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In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 10.6% of income in Copiah County, providing an average of $4,134 per capita to residents.

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In 2022, residents of Amite County received an average of $12,498 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 27th lowest in Mississippi.

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

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 9.6% of income in Lincoln County, providing an average of $4,269 per capita to residents.