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2024 • Ray SheehanPit Boss Gives Back By Honoring HeroesPit Boss offers a 25% Hero discount on grills and accessories to first responders and service members, past and present.Read the Story →
2024New SmokeSlam Event Makes HistoryHow the new SmokeSlam event made barbecue history.Read the Story →
2024Our 2023 Scholarship Winning EssayRead the winning essay from the Barbecue News scholarship program.Read the Story →
2024 • T. Michael GarrisonBBQ Profile: Tillman Lee NelsonA constant and proud winner with an impressive list of accomplishments for such a short time in competition.Read the Story →
2023Meet Jake Wood: Father & PitmasterHow Lawrence BBQ became a must-visit Durham restaurant built to honor Jake’s late grandfather.Read the Story →
2022 • T. Michael GarrisonBBQ Profile: Paul HoldenA rib class in Kansas City, a favorite rub, and a lifetime in barbecue.Read the Story →
2022BBQ Nation Names a New Co-HostLee Ann Whippen joins creator Jeff Tracy, the Cowboy Cook, on the syndicated BBQ radio show.Read the Story →
2018Southern Pride Receives Patent for the SRG-400The Alamo, Tennessee smoker maker earns a U.S. patent for its airflow technology.Read the Story →Got Barbecue Business News?
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