Justin Bowman of Bull Creek BBQ was unable to compete in the East Central Kansas State Barbecue Championship during the Roots Festival due to a fireworks accident in July. He had won the Best of Miami County award six years in a row. While he was not able to compete this year, Justin and and his children, Ryan and Lilly, and wife, Renee, attended the awards ceremony and received applause from the BBQ family.Gene Morris / Miami County Republic
By Gene Morrisemorris@cherryroad.com PAOLA – For the first time in seven years, there was a new Best of Miami County winner during the East Central…