SUMMARY: Itawamba Community College has commenced construction on a new 8,504-square-foot Commercial Truck Driving Training Center near its Tupelo campus. The facility will feature multiple truck bays, a driving simulator lab, classrooms, and offices to improve workforce education in the trucking industry. College officials highlighted the region’s growing demand for truck drivers, with 1,200 job openings expected annually. The project received support from various partners, and aims to provide students with essential training for successful careers in trucking, a vital industry affecting many aspects of daily life. Training options will include four-week and six-week programs.

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SUMMARY: Stargazers in Mississippi can still view Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas (Comet A3) in October, with the last opportunity for naked-eye visibility on Friday, October 26. The comet is best seen 15 to 45 minutes after sunset, located between the constellations Sagittarius and Scorpio, approximately 10 degrees above the horizon. While it shone brightly like the North Star until October 16, its brightness is fading as it moves away from Earth. Observers can enhance their viewing experience with binoculars or a small telescope. This is a rare chance to see Comet A3, last visible around 80,000 years ago.

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SUMMARY: With Election Day approaching, Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson assures voters of the state’s election integrity, emphasizing that voter fraud is rare. Despite nationwide concerns about election interference, Watson highlights the safeguards in place, such as a dual-verification process and a state ban on ballot harvesting. He advises voters to check local election data through his office’s website. Additionally, U.S. Attorney Todd Gee stresses the importance of a fair voting process and encourages the reporting of any fraud concerns. The FBI will be available to address allegations of election abuses on Election Day.

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