In this episode of "Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.", the host interviews Wiley Richards and Terrell Richards, brothers and co-owners Of W & T Contracting Corporation.

In this episode of "Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.", the host interviews Wiley Richards and Terrell Richards, brothers and co-owners Of W & T Contracting Corporation. The dynamic brother duo share how their father introduced them to the construction industry, taking them along to job sites where they developed a passion for the trade.

The brothers discuss their journey into co-ownership, the valuable lessons they’ve learned along the way, and offer advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Plus, they dive into the monumental $50 million contract they signed in December 2022 to work at Ford's TEVC at BlueOval City and highlight how they’re giving back to their community.

Tune in to hear their inspiring story of hard work, perseverance, and success!

Host Tyrone Tony Reed Jr. interviews Kayla Owens, Chad Graves and Don A. McCorry with the Jackson-Madison County African American Chamber of Commerce's Follow Me Into Business program.

"JMCAACC is 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a three-fold mission: The Growth and Development of Member Businesses, Youth Entrepreneurial Development and Community  and Economic Development in West Tennessee and particularly in Jackson Madison County.

As the resource for African American business owners, partnerships and corporations in Rural West Tennessee, our objective is to help new and existing businesses reach their potential by using our resources to connect them with major corporations, community leaders, and other business owners so that they learn, grow and network for greater economic development and success. The strength of our businesses determines the strength of our communities and families. Our watchword is focus.

In keeping with that mission, we highlight outstanding contemporary and historical business owners through our Annual Jewel Awards Banquet.  We train and educate young people, ages 12-18, for success in business (and in life) through our Follow Me Into Business® youth workforce development program that offers soft skills training, shadowing, mentoring and internships or paid summer jobs.  As part of the eight-week summer program, we also offer a tour of government offices and provide community service opportunities. We provide support for business owners with workshops and our latest effort is a new small business conference, the West Tennessee Business Showcase and Economic Development Conference.  We also offer a morning of golf in fun with our Follow Me Celebrity Golf Classic held the second Tuesday in September."

Also in this episode, the host speaks about the recent shake up at the Tennessee Department of Health.

In this episode of Hub City Now, the host continues his interview with Greg Hammond, chief public information officer for the Jackson-Madison County School System.

Hammond spoke about how his journey from sport anchor and reporter for WBBJ, to his 12 years as a broadcasting teacher at his alma mater South Side High School, running for office, running a production company, making a documentary and being chosen for his current position.

Hammond talked about why parents should enroll their children into the Jackson-Madison County School System, the 10 reasons to choose the school system, the workforce development center, E-Sports and the school system's upcoming job fair at the Oman Arena.

The school system, which is Jackson, Tenn.'s second largest employer, is recruiting talent for all departments and positions in preparation for the 2022-2023 school year. Join the school system Tuesday, March 22, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Oman Arena, located at  179 Lane Ave., in Jackson, Tenn., for the JMCSS Career Fair. JMCSS has employment opportunities for teachers, skilled maintenance, bus drivers, food service and more. You can earn competitive pay and enjoy a flexible schedule in one of West Tennessee's most affordable communities. For more information or to begin the application process, log on to jmcss.org and click on Join Our Team.

If you have any questions or comments for the school system, email comments@jmcss.org.