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Lumber mill in Alabama to close indefinitely, lay off over 100 workers
A lumber mill in Alabama recently announced that it's shuttering its operations, resulting in layoffs affecting over 100 workers. West Fraser Huguley OSB Lumber Mill is in Lanett, Alabama, near the Alabama-Georgia state line. The mill produces engineered wood products such as plywood and particleboard, northern bleached softwood kraft pulp, paper, wood chips and more. In a WARN notice filed on Oct. 29, the company announced the closure of the plant in January of next year. The WARN Act , a federal law enacted in 1988, requires employers with 100 or more employees to provide advance written notice of significant layoffs or plant closings. The law generally requires a 60-day notice to help workers prepare for the loss of employment. 'Housing affordability' leads to cutbacks The company has chosen to curtail production at its Lanett facility as well as in Leola, Arkansas, due to "continued weakness in demand for wood products used in new home construction and repair and renovation applications" as well as "higher energy-related input costs" than previous years. The company said it expects the two closures to reduce its capacity "by 500 million square feet (3/8-inch) and SYP capacity by 225 million board feet, both on an
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Oxford City Council Approves Friendship Road Rezoning, Interstate 20 Engineering Agreement, and Senior Meal Services
Oxford, AL – The Oxford City Council approved a rezoning ordinance, authorized an engineering services agreement related to Interstate 20 access, and approved additional meal services for seniors during its regular meeting on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. The council voted 5-0 to approve Ordinance No. 2026-32, rezoning property located at 1108 Friendship Road from Residential 1 […] The post Oxford City Council Approves Friendship Road Rezoning, Interstate 20 Engineering Agreement, and Senior Meal Services appeared first on Calhoun Journal .
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Oxford Falls to Paul Bryant as Weaver and Talladega Earn Basketball Victories
Still playing without Perry, Oxford falls to Paul Bryant despite strong performances from Wilson, Latson. BIRMINGHAM — Caileb Wilson scored 21 points, but Oxford’s boys fell to Paul Bryant 58-43 on Wednesday at Minor. The Yellow Jackets (0-2) continue to play without guard Marcus Perry Jr., who is nursing a back injury. He’s one of […] The post Oxford Falls to Paul Bryant as Weaver and Talladega Earn Basketball Victories appeared first on Calhoun Journal .
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Oxford Boys Basketball Opens Season With Loss to Columbus Despite 23-Point Performance From Latson
Latson has big day, but short-handed Oxford boys open season with loss to Columbus (Miss.) TUPELO, Miss. — Chris Latson scored 23 points, but Oxford’s boys opened the basketball season with a 69-48 loss to Columbus (Miss.). Oxford is coming off of an historic 2025-26 season, which saw the Yellow Jackets win the AHSAA Class […] The post Oxford Boys Basketball Opens Season With Loss to Columbus Despite 23-Point Performance From Latson appeared first on Calhoun Journal .