Approximately 250 workers are facing joblessness as the Hood Industries plywood mill in Wiggins closes permanently at the end of August. Community organizations have mobilized to provide comprehensive support services for these displaced employees. A job fair is scheduled for August 14th and 15th at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College's Perkinston campus. This effort aims to connect affected individuals with new employment and essential resources. The mill's closure follows significant damage sustained from Tropical Storm Arthur.
Wiggins, Mississippi
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