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July 30, 2020

Bronc rider Tyler Griffin

Bronc rider Tyler Griffin goes airborne as he get’s bucked off at the Eufaula Round-Up Club Rodeo on Thursday night. Griffin was not hurt in the fall. The rodeo was one of the many exciting events that took place during the 36th Annual Whole Hawg Days Festival last weekend. RODNEY HALTOM

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