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October Knox City Police Report

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
Body Knox City PD responded to 31 calls for service and activities during the month of October 2023. Thefollowingsubjectwas arrestedinthemonthofOctober 2023. 1.
KNOX CITY PRIDE BAND played for the Knox County Veterans Program in Benjamin on Saturday. | COURTESY PHOTO

KNOX CITY PRIDE BAND played for the Knox County Veterans Program in Benjamin on Saturday. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Knox County Veterans Program

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
Body DON THOMPSON | NEWS-COURIER BENJAMIN – Knox County remembered and honoredveteranswithamemorial service on Veterans Day Nov. 11. Veterans Day is a reminder that freedom is never free, and to remember all those that have served.
ON TO AREA The Benjamin Mustangs opened the defense of their Class 1A six-man Division 2 title in style last Friday, rolling to a 52-6 victory against Motley County in Matador. This week they play Newcastle Friday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. in Hamlin for the Area championship game. | COURTESY PHOTO

ON TO AREA The Benjamin Mustangs opened the defense of their Class 1A six-man Division 2 title in style last Friday, rolling to a 52-6 victory against Motley County in Matador. This week they play Newcastle Friday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. in Hamlin for the Area championship game. | COURTESY PHOTO

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Benjamin, KC are bi-district champions

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
Body Benjamin, KC are bi-district champions
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Commissioners approve tax abatement for solar farm

Don Thompson
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Body BENJAMIN–TheCounty Commissioners met Nov. 13 and approved a tax abatement forZSSPowerLLCthat clears the way for the 450 megawatt solar farm project near Rhineland. Construction is set to begin in 2024 and should be completed by January 2027.
LADY STANGS SEMIFINAL CHAMPS | COURTESY PHOTO

LADY STANGS SEMIFINAL CHAMPS | COURTESY PHOTO

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Lady Stangs bow out to Harrold in regional championship match

Sue Jane Sullivan
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Body Benjamin’s #4-ranked volleyball team will make a transition from a court with one big net to the court with two smaller ones. The sting of the threeset loss to the #5 Harrold Hornets denied the Lady Stangs a return trip to the UIL State Tournament, 2025, 23-25, 20-25.
What should you know about RMDs?

What should you know about RMDs?

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What should you know about RMDs?

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
Body You may spend decades contributing to various retirement accounts. But for some accounts, such as a traditional IRA and 401(k), you must start withdrawing funds at a certain point. What should you know about this requirement?
PLAYOFF-BOUND

PLAYOFF-BOUND

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PLAYOFF-BOUND

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
Body Knox City secured the District 4-1A six-man championship and a perfect 10-0 regular-season mark with a 72-26 victory over Spur Friday night. The Greyhounds open postseason play with a bi-district matchup against Kress. The game is scheduled for a 7 p.m. kickoff in Paducah.
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