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Bell to headline Pratt County Fair entertainment

Jaron Bell is a lifelong country music fan, a man dedicated in his faith, a natural funny guy, and the headline entertainment for this week’s Thursday night performance at the Pratt County Fair.A self-proclaimed social media sensation, Bell, who calls himself a Country Comedy Act in a Dad-Bod Bundle, has garnered more than 8.9 million views on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube with his music reviews, original song performances and live comedy.Bell also has local ties to Pratt and looks forward to making the most of a hometown-like venue for his show on Thursday at the Pratt County Fairgrounds just south of town.“I’m so blessed in this industry,” Bell said.

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Candidates for Pratt County Sheriff answer identical questions

Yard signs seen in town and the surrounding countryside of Pratt for candidates running for Pratt County Sheriff indicate this contested seat has an important impact on voters in 2024.To aid the dissemination of factual and correct information, the Tri-County Tribune asked the three candidates who have filed for this position (James White, Nate Humble, and Danny Gimpel) the same five questions.

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Did you see the Northern Lights?

Those in the right place at the right time, with the right view and a phone camera on Friday, May 10 in the Tri-County Tribune coverage area, caught a view of an atmospheric phenomenon called the Northern Lights.The Northern Lights, or the aurora borealis, are dancing ribbons of light that have captivated people for millennia.

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