Video: Columbus, Oxford, Corinth J.C. Penney Stores Closing

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – Leigh Mall in Columbus is losing one of its largest stores and a longtime staple for shoppers.

J.C. Penney says it will close its Columbus location, along with stores in Corinth and Oxford.

The retailer released a list of 138 department stores it plans to close.

In Mississippi, Greenville and Meridian locations will also shut down.

Most stores will begin liquidation sales April 17 and close in June.

Five thousand workers nation-wide will lose their job.

The Columbus location is set to close June first.

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