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Wilkinson County: Medicare dependency reached 12.2% in 2022

By SW Mississippi News | Apr 23, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 12.2% of income in Wilkinson County, providing an average of $4,327 per capita to residents.

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Black students had largest percent of student body in Mccomb School District in 2023-24 school year

By SW Mississippi News | Apr 22, 2025

Of the 2,146 students enrolled in Mccomb School District in the 2023-24 school year, 90.1% were Black, according to the Mississippi Department of Education.

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Copiah County ranks 37th highest in Mississippi for per capita government transfer income at $13,493 in 2022

By SW Mississippi News | Apr 21, 2025

In 2022, residents of Copiah County received an average of $13,493 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 37th highest in Mississippi.

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Claiborne County: Medicare made up 11.4% of total income in 2022

By SW Mississippi News | Apr 21, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 11.4% of income in Claiborne County, providing an average of $3,992 per capita to residents.

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SW Mississippi News area weekly mass times

By SW Mississippi News | Apr 19, 2025

The following parishes in the SW Mississippi News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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2022: Adams County aging and government transfer dependency trends

By SW Mississippi News | Apr 19, 2025

Since 1970, Adams County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 13.1%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 24.1%.

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Amite County: Medicare transfers accounted for 7.4% of income in 2022

By SW Mississippi News | Apr 19, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 7.4% of income in Amite County, providing an average of $2,852 per capita to residents.

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Walthall County: Residents received $45.99 million per capita from Medicare transfers in 2022

By SW Mississippi News | Apr 17, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 8.9% of income in Walthall County, providing an average of $3,342 per capita to residents.

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Lawrence County: Medicare dependency reached 12.6% in 2022

By SW Mississippi News | Apr 15, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 12.6% of income in Lawrence County, providing an average of $5,574 per capita to residents.

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Wilkinson County ranks 23rd in Mississippi for per capita government transfer income in 2022

By SW Mississippi News | Apr 14, 2025

In 2022, residents of Wilkinson County received an average of $14,708 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 23rd highest in Mississippi.

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Jefferson County: Residents received $26.17 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By SW Mississippi News | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 9.8% of income in Jefferson County, providing an average of $3,692 per capita to residents.

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SW Mississippi News area weekly mass times

By SW Mississippi News | Apr 12, 2025

The following parishes in the SW Mississippi News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Franklin County: Medicaid dependency reached 6.6% in 2022

By SW Mississippi News | Apr 11, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.6% of income in Franklin County, providing an average of $2,651 per capita to residents.

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Michael Guest discusses Biden administration policies and Family Research Council award

By SW Mississippi News | Apr 9, 2025

Congressman Michael Guest shared his involvement in key areas, including border policy discussions led by the current administration, and his accolade from the Family Research Council.

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Wilkinson County: Medicaid made up 10.2% of total income in 2022

By SW Mississippi News | Apr 9, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 10.2% of income in Wilkinson County, providing an average of $3,626 per capita to residents.

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Employers in SW Mississippi News publication area filed 7 H-1B petitions throughout 2024

By SW Mississippi News | Apr 8, 2025

In 2024, seven H-1B petitions were filed by employers located in the SW Mississippi News publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Adams County ranks 21st in Mississippi for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022

By SW Mississippi News | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, residents of Adams County received an average of $14,964 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 21st highest in Mississippi.

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Claiborne County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 9.7% of income in 2022

By SW Mississippi News | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 9.7% of income in Claiborne County, providing an average of $3,408 per capita to residents.

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SW Mississippi News area weekly mass times

By SW Mississippi News | Apr 5, 2025

The following parishes in the SW Mississippi News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Amite County: Residents received $28.24 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By SW Mississippi News | Apr 5, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.8% of income in Amite County, providing an average of $2,238 per capita to residents.