Merit badges have always been the heart of the Boy Scouts. They reflect the skills and knowledge considered important at the time. Unfortunately, some of these badges were discontinued, either because ...

George Atala (left) earned all 137 merit badges offered by the Boy Scouts of America earlier this year, while Andrew (right) will soon. Contributed photo (Atala Family) This story is a part of our ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — When people join the Boy Scouts they take an oath to do their best but one Louisville Boy Scout definitely went above and beyond. 15-year-old George "Georgie" Green from Troop 0056 ...

Hot Springs-A new pack was formed Monday, March 12 as four boys revived their Bobcat Badges. The Bobcat Badge was the first merit badge for Cub Scouts Hunter Eidsness, William ONeill, Brody Lout and ...

Merit badge applies STEM principles in a way that’s fun and interesting When people think of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), they envision activities like camping, knot-tying, and canoeing, but soon, ...

Alexander LaVerdiere admits that he is, on occasion, labeled an overachiever. “I’ve been called that by some of the guys in my troop,” he said. The 17-year-old graduated from Commonwealth Charter ...

WEST SENECA, NY (WKBW) — Dan Dale of Boy Scout Troop 616 in West Seneca, New York has collected 138 merit badges. Dan just received his "Eagle Award" and is awaiting the "Super Nova Award" and the ...

Ole Miss Merit Badge College brought 244 Scouts from five states to the University of Mississippi for a day of hands-on learning.

Three Weatherford siblings recently earned the highest Scout ranking. An Eagle Court of Honor was held last month for Trevor ...