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Tough time for area industry.
It was officially announced that McClains EZ packing plant will be laying off 44 hourly workers, and some saleried workers. This will effectively shut down the plant. They are reportedly putting the plant up for sale.
Around 2:10 pm today, there was a reported "minor explosion" at Citidel Cement. One person noted injured and requred a trip to the hospital.
Gulf States is currently in talks to get a new contract between employees and the company agreed upon. As talks continue, the whisper of the "strike" word can be heard. Both sides do seem confident an agreement can be reached.
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