Hinkle, a White Settlement student, won this year’s National Spanish Spelling Bee in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on July 12. The 12-year-old won a trophy, a $4,000 cash prize, and an automatic bid to the ...

The room erupted in cheers. Melody had won the National Spanish Spelling Bee of 2025. Melody beat 34 contestants across the ...

Melody Hinkle stood on stage, patiently awaiting the final word after 24 rounds. She had just spelled unívoca correctly. Melody was about to receive the word that would win her the National Spanish ...

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will kick off on Friday at the New Bedford Whale Museum.There will be audience ...