Albus of Saco Crowned County Spelling Bee Champion

As the doors closed at 12:58 p.m. to sequester those in the auditorium from any disturbances, or distraction from the hallway, the County Spelling Bee for 2024 was ready to begin. Malta Middle School hosted the event on Feb. 7th, with six Phillips County schools from Dodson, Whitewater, Malta Elementary, Malta Middle School, the Homeschool programs and the East Colony students competing.

Instructions were given, rules were announced and the Bee was on. By 1:40 a.m., a new Phillips County Spelling Bee Champion was named. Chase Albus, of Saco, was the winner, and Kade Bleth, of Malta Middle Scho...