“I won’t be nervous [at the spelling bee],” she said. “I’m used to standing up and performing in front of people.” Mariel’s 12-year-old brother, Buddy, a sixth-grader at Burley who placed second ...

Beneath the glare of the spotlight, behind the weight of the microphone, looking out into the darkness of an auditorium filled with parents made anxious by love, it can be easy to mix up one's vowels.

Feeling stuck on today’s puzzle? We can help. By New York Times Games Hi, busy bees! Welcome to today’s Spelling Bee forum. Enter the comments section to see hints, conversation, helpful tips and ...

It's an adjective of French origin meaning awkward, clumsy or inept. As in, "the students were ashamed of their maladroit attempt to spell the word that got them eliminated from the competition." This ...

WAYNESBORO — Seventh-grader Sam Pereles advanced to the semifinals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee after his performance on Wednesday in National Harbor, Maryland.

As our lives buzz along at a dizzying pace, why not stop for a “spell” to see this honey of a show, Davis Musical Theatre Company’s “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” The Tony Award-winning ...

A total of 39 state champions competed for the Bill Daniels National Civics Award and a $100,000 education savings prize. The competition took place at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. According to the U ...

The ribbon cutting with all the bells and whistles came Monday afternoon, and then the real fun started. The Hornet Pavilion is now open for expanded business. The early returns after two games ...

Knoxville, Tenn. – Tennessee coach Kim Caldwell announced Sunday that she has dismissed senior guard Ruby Whitehorn from the eighth-ranked Lady Vols, saying it was her responsibility to protect the ...

Dawn Thornton - HBCU basketball's most stylish coach - is staying put. Alabama A&M head women's basketball coach Dawn Thornton has agreed to a three-year contract extension after delivering the most ...