The Conference Board's consumer confidence index rose sharply to 108.7 in October, the largest monthly increase since March 2021, indicating improved perceptions of current business conditions and job availability. This increase comes as Vice President Harris emphasizes the Biden administration's economic recovery efforts ahead of a pivotal jobs report and upcoming elections. Despite this positive outlook, former President Trump maintains an advantage in economic trust among voters, despite concerns over his policies potentially inflating national debt. Meanwhile, the National Retail Federation predicts a record holiday shopping season, reflecting consumer resilience in spending. In other news, the Fairfield Glade Police Department has achieved its second accreditation from the Tennessee Law Enforcement Accreditation Program, showcasing its commitment to professionalism. Lastly, a light-hearted poll on social media humorously suggested Melania Trump was behind programming teleprompters at a recent rally, illustrating the blend of serious and trivial topics in current discourse.