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Spelling Bee

Two Central Valley students advance at Scripps National Spelling Bee

  • May 26

Scripps National Spelling Bee guide: How to watch, rules and prizes

  • May 26

Spelling Bee crowns champ after he confidently spells this word

  • Jun 2, 2023

Tulare County student headed to Scripps National Spelling Bee

  • Mar 10, 2023

What to know about this year's National Spelling Bee finals

  • Jun 3, 2022

Louisiana throws Mardi Gras-style parade for Spelling Bee champ

  • Jul 20, 2021

'Modern Family' vs 'Jeopardy'

  • Jan 13, 2020

Central Valley well-represented at Scripps National Spelling Bee

  • May 29, 2018

Latest Videos

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Tulare County student headed to Scripps National Spelling Bee

  • Mar 10, 2023
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Brother, sister create virtual spelling bee to replace Scripps competition canceled due to pandemic

  • May 18, 2020
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Central Valley Pride at Scripps National Spelling Bee

  • May 29, 2018
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Fresno spelling bee champ to return as guest

  • May 26, 2018
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2 top spellers in Fresno County head to Scripps national competition

  • Jul 11, 2017
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National Spelling Bee champion Ananya Vinay talks about her future

  • Jul 1, 2017
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2 local spellers setting their sights on bringing home the crown at the Scripps National Spelling Bee

  • Jun 29, 2017
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Fresno girl wins Scripps National Spelling Bee

  • Jun 27, 2017

Latest Stories

Valley locals to compete in 2018 Scripps National Spelling Bee

The Scripps National Spelling Bee starts Tuesday and two boys are hoping to keep the trophy here in the Central Valley.

  • May 28, 2018
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Scripps Spelling Bee winner Ananya Vinay to make appearance at this year's competition

13-year-old Ananya Vinay took home the title last year and will be returning this year as an honorary guest.

  • May 27, 2018

National Spelling Bee winner Ananya Vinay honored at State Capitol

The California State Assembly honored National Spelling Bee winner in Ananya Vinay on the floor at the State Capitol Monday. Vinay was joined by Assemblyman Jim Patterson (R-Fresno).

  • Jun 26, 2017
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National Spelling Bee champion Ananya Vinay gets VIP treatment at Warriors game

The National Spelling Bee Champ Ananya Vinay is a fan of the Golden State Warriors, and a Fresno car dealer made sure she gets to see her favorite team in action with tickets to Monday night's game in Oakland.

  • Jun 13, 2017
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Teachers and classmates of Fresno sixth grader who won Scripps National Spelling bee celebrating

For 36 rounds 12-year-old Ananya Vinay seemed unfazed, even unimpressed with the words she had to spell. And the final one-- appeared to be the easiest of them all.

  • Jun 3, 2017