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LIVE: Scripps National Spelling Bee

Jon Allsop
June 1, 2017

Young Texan Shourav Dasari goes for the crown of America’s best spelling at the 2017 Scripps National Spelling Bee. Southwest Journalist will provide live updates.

We’re following the final of the 2017 Scripps National Spelling Bee. Among the finalists is Texas hopeful Shourav Dasari.

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