MEMPHIS — A Benton County-based pitmaster has been named Grand Champion of the 47th annual Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, the largest and most prestigious barbecue ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Heath Riles BBQ has claimed the pinnacle of competition barbecue, winning the 2025 Grand Champion title and first place in the Ribs category at the 47th ...

The Ribdiculous Bar-B-Krewe competition team, led by pitmasters Shane McBride and John David Wheeler, also clinched the rib championship and overall world championship at Memphis in May in 2023 with ...

The Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest is back for its 47th edition. More than 150 teams are set to compete for the title of Grand Champion at the event, which is set for May ...

Heath Riles, the head pitmaster of the Heath Riles BBQ team from Olive Branch, Miss., openly expresses his fondness for Prairie Fresh ® pork. “It’s no secret that I love Prairie Fresh,” says Riles.