Stone County organizations working to help Hood Industries employees after mill closureMore than 250 workers are expected to lose their jobs when Hood Industries permanently closes its Wiggins plywood mill at the end of August. For 25 years, Joseph Fairley walked through the doors of Hood Industries’ plywood mill in Wiggins. MGCCC Associate Vice President of Workforce Solutions Rachael Kunz said, “We are part of the rapid response team. Hood Industries says employees will continue receiving pay through Sept. 5 while transition assistance and opportunities at other company facilities are discussed. The job fair for displaced Hood Industries employees will be August 14 and 15 at MGCCC Perkinson campus.