Local Government

Since 1970, Wayne County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 8%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 0.1%.

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

Since 1970, Perry County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 9.4%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 9.9%.

Congressman Mike Ezell recently updated constituents via social media about significant developments related to his work and initiatives.

The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry located across Pine Belt Times publication area was approved in 2024, as per…

Marion 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 12.5% of income in Perry County, providing an average of $4,557 per capita to residents.

All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Manufacturing industry located across Pine Belt Times publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship…

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 10.5% of income in Greene County, providing an average of $3,430 per capita to residents.

Since 1970, Lamar County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 5.5%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 10%.

Congressman Mike Ezell from Mississippi’s Fourth District recently updated constituents on legislative efforts and appointments via social media posts dated May 21-22.

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

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 9.8% of income in Covington County, providing an average of $4,411 per capita to residents.

In 2024, 84.6% of H-1B petitions filed by Health Care and Social Assistance employers across Pine Belt Times publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and…

Since 1970, Jones County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 7.4%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 9.6%.

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 9.5% of income in Wayne County, providing an average of $4,203 per capita to residents.

Congressman Mike Ezell discusses resolutions and personal reflections during National Police Week through social media posts dated May 14-15, highlighting bipartisan efforts to honor law enforcement officers’ service and sacrifice

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 11.2% of income in Marion County, providing an average of $4,650 per capita to residents.

These former Pine Belt Times area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 17.

Congressman Mike Ezell shares reflections during National Police Week and addresses challenges facing local shrimpers along Mississippi’s Gulf Coast through recent tweets posted on May 12-13, highlighting both community service…

These former Pine Belt Times area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 16.

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 6.5% of income in Lamar County, providing an average of $3,141 per capita to residents.

These former Pine Belt Times area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, May 15.

Since 1970, Jefferson Davis County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 14.2%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 14.2%.