While he enjoys spelling, Evan McClelland, a sixth-grader at Starkville Academy, has learned more while competing in spelling bees than just how to spell difficult words.
Backed by a new corporate sponsor, it appears the Mississippi Spelling Bee is on solid footing, a remarkable turn-around from this time two years ago, when the state spelling bee was in jeopardy after losing its long-time financial sponsor.
For the third year in a row, the Mississippi Spelling Bee is going to be held in Columbus, and volunteer board members are looking to generate buzz and fundraise for the event.