Preping the meat

September 25, 2009 | 4:58 p.m. CDT

Allen James prepares chicken at his booth on the corner of Cherry Street and Fifth Street Friday. James is a member of team Smokin’ O’s and will compete in tomorrow’s Roots 'N Blues BBQ competition.

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