JACKSON, Mississippi –Hood Industries is expanding its sawmill operations in Wayne County. The project is a $245 million corporate investment. The company’s strategic expansion involves the construction of a new advanced sawmill in Waynesboro. The mill will be built in multiple phases on a site adjacent to the company’s existing mill. Mississippi Development Authority is providing assistance through the Mississippi Flexible Tax Incentive program. MDA also is providing assistance for road and infrastructure improvements. Wayne County and AccelerateMS are assisting with the expansion, as well. …Hood Industries has been manufacturing wood products in Mississippi for nearly over 40 years. The company currently operates three southern yellow pine sawmills, including two in Mississippi. The new Waynesboro mill is expected to be complete by October 2026.