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

By , Daily Memphian Updated: March 01, 2026 10:36 AM CT | Published: February 28, 2026 6:50 PM CT

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.

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Jody Callahan

Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.


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