LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed) – The top spellers in Lauderdale County were recognized Friday at the 2025 Spelling Bee, held at the Lauderdale County Government Building.
Reese Ann Gressett, a student at Anchor Christian Academy, took first place in the competition, followed by Liam Johnson from Southeast Middle School in second place and Drew Hogan from Russell Christian Academy in third.
As the top three finishers, Gressett, Johnson, and Hogan have earned the opportunity to advance to the Online Semi-Finals of the State Spelling Bee, scheduled for February 11-13, 2025.
Pictured Left to Right: 1st Place: Reese Ann Gressett – Anchor Christian Academy, 2nd Place: Liam Johnson – Southeast Middle School, 3rd Place: Drew Hogan – Russell Christian Academy
