Special Olympics needs volunteers
Special Olympics basketball is this Friday and volunteers are needed. (February 12, 2013, Page 3)
Roller skating last Special Olympics event for 2011
Athletes will take to the roller rink Friday morning at The Skate Place in the last event for the Mississippi Area 4 Special Olympics for 2011. (September 29, 2011, Page 2)
Winning’s nice, but not necessary
Special Olympics for Area 4 in North Mississippi were held on Wednesday with Carol Haney receiving the annual Cam Cooper Volunteer of the Year Award. (April 14, 2011, Page 1)
United Way reaches goal
Despite a down-turn in the economy, the United Way of Oxford and Lafayette County met and exceeded its $425,000 goal for its 2009 campaign, raising a total of $425,732 to be distributed to 16 of its partner agencies. (April 29, 2010, Page 1)
Everyone wins at Special Olympics
On Wednesday, 300 athletes from six counties participated in the Area 4 Special Olympics Track and Field event.
The Olympics started at Oxford City Hall with the annual Cam Cooper lighting of the torch. The second Cam Cooper Volunteer of the Year Award was given to Michael Dupper who has played a major role in the Olympics since 1979.
