An area student finishes in the top three of the annual Arkansas Spelling Bee in Little Rock over the weekend.
Carter Metcalf of Marion County finished third out of 53 students from around the state that competed in the finals.
The top two winners were Zeeshan Anower from Sebastian County and Matt Brodbent of Cross County.
The top winner will move onto the National Spelling Bee in Maryland this coming May.
NWS: Tuesday Hail Storm will be Remembered as Major Weather Event
Tuesday’s severe thunderstorms that pelted much of the Ozarks with hail will be remembered as a major event according to a meteorologist.
Stone County Traffic Crash Involves Drivers from Arkansas, Missouri
Motorists work around a traffic crash Wednesday afternoon in Stone County involving drivers from Arkansas and Missouri.
Searcy County Man Pleads Guilty, Sentenced for Crimes in Baxter and Marion Counties
A man accused of crimes in three counties pleads guilty to charges in two counties, another case is pending.
Branson West Man Faces Federal Money Laundering Charges
A Lakes Region man has been arrested and is facing federal charges.
Silver Dollar City Earns Top USA Today Award for Fifth Time
Readers again help Silver Dollar City get top award.
