(Perry) A company is negotiating to purchase the Tyson Foods pork plant in Perry. The plant closed on June 28, resulting in over a thousand job losses. Perry Mayor Kirk Cavanaugh revealed the discussions, though details about the potential buyer remain undisclosed. The plant was the largest employer in Perry before its shutdown.
Potential Sale of Perry’s Tyson Plant
Oct 28, 2024 | 5:43 AM
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