BRAD WILKINSON JOINS GREYHOUNDS Knox City is relying on the experience of incoming assistant football coach Brad Wilkinson to get them over the hump this season. Wilkinson brings more than 20 years of coaching experience to the job—read more about his background, as well as that of other members joining our school staffs this year, in next week’s issue. | COURTESY PHOTO

BRAD WILKINSON JOINS GREYHOUNDS Knox City is relying on the experience of incoming assistant football coach Brad Wilkinson to get them over the hump this season. Wilkinson brings more than 20 years of coaching experience to the job—read more about his background, as well as that of other members joining our school staffs this year, in next week’s issue. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Knox commissioners hear from citizens about abatements

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Wednesday, August 12, 2026
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Jake Cowen of Benjamin appointed to Cattlemen’s Beef Board

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

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FIRST YEAR BENJAMIN TEACHER Nicki Eckman is looking forward to challenging and changing lives for thirdgrade students in Mustang Land. | TROY PARTON

FIRST YEAR BENJAMIN TEACHER Nicki Eckman is looking forward to challenging and changing lives for thirdgrade students in Mustang Land. | TROY PARTON

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
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ARECENTTREND for preparing“melting potatoes”uses the same technique I use for roasting them at a high temperature to crisp the outside of the potatoes while building steam on the inside, creating a soft, fluffy interior. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

ARECENTTREND for preparing“melting potatoes”uses the same technique I use for roasting them at a high temperature to crisp the outside of the potatoes while building steam on the inside, creating a soft, fluffy interior. | ANGELINA LaRUE PHOTO

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Oil, butter and broth enrich these ordinary potatoes

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Thursday, July 30, 2026
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