There are 5 article(s) tagged spelling bee:

• May 2026

  • Memphis-area speller eliminated in quarterfinals of national bee

    Josh Verma’s quest to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee has come to an end.

    By Jody Callahan 6 hours ago

  • Memphis-area 5th grader advances to National Spelling Bee quarterfinals

    At 11 years old, Josh Verma, a Memphis-area elementary student, has made it to the quarterfinals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee being held this week in Washington, D.C.

    By Jody Callahan 12 hours ago

  • Spelling star aims for top prize at third straight trip to national bee in DC

    Farmington Elementary student Josh Verma hopes to be the fourth Memphis-area student to win the whole thing.

    By Jody Callahan May 24, 2026

• March 2026

  • Three-time spelling champ is heading back to D.C. bee

    Sixty children competed Saturday for the right to represent Shelby County in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. The victor was a Farmington Elementary student. Again.

    By Jody Callahan March 01, 2026

• May 2025

  • Can you spell and drink at the same time?

    Those who fancied themselves good spellers gathered Saturday at Crosstown Brewing Co. for the Drunken Dictionary Spelling Bee.

    By Jody Callahan May 31, 2025