The Science Corner

Sara Lee Corp. announced Monday it will lay off almost 1,700 workers and close a pork plant as a part of its restructuring plan. The Downers Grove, Ill.-based company will release 1,200 workers from its pork processing and spice production facilities in West Point, Miss., when they close on March 30.

This will be quite a blow to the West Point area of Mississippi. Where will these people go?