Sawmill expected to make positive impact to Lumberton, Lamar Co.
Sawmill expected to make positive impact to Lumberton, Lamar Co. Sawmill expected to make positive impact to Lumberton, Lamar Co. By Carly Blake | December 17, 2020 at 6:00 PM CST - Updated December 17 at 10:13 PM LUMBERTON, Miss. (WDAM) - Idaho Forest Group is set to build a multimillion-dollar sawmill in the city of Lumberton, creating a huge economic boost for the city. “It’s going to be a big deal,” said Warren Byrd, Lamar County Board President. “Talking about $120 million investment, 135 jobs and an average salary benefit of $55,000 dollars. It’s a game-changer for Lumber...