Hopkinsville’s first adult spelling bee, the Big BEE, was a success last week, with roughly $1,600 raised to benefit the Christian County Literacy Council. There were 14 contestants to start the competition, but it quickly became fierce, with spellers showing their chops and either advancing and or exiting the bee. Before too long, James Hunter emerged as the first ever, first place winner, followed closely by second-place winner Abby Hess.