Lowndes sets new superintendent’s salary
When Lynn Wright assumes the seat as Lowndes County School superintendent in January, he’ll enter office making 40 percent more than his predecessor’s starting salary, thanks to a unanimous vote by the county school board during Friday’s meeting.
Wright ‘relieved and overjoyed’ after Lowndes superintendent win
The “congratulations” started rolling in both in person and via telephone at around 10 p.m. Tuesday.
Caledonia principal withdraws from election
The field got slightly narrower for candidates in the race for Lowndes County superintendent of education. Roger Hill, who was running as an independent, Thursday withdrew his candidacy.
New Hope voters push Wright through to November election
Poll workers outnumbered bystanders at the Lowndes County Courthouse Tuesday night, as election results slowly flowed in from the runoffs. Most of the candidates watched the results from home, but a few — like county superintendent of education contender Lynn Wright — milled the halls and manned their cellphones, sighing and grinning in direct proportion to each precinct’s tallies.
Rick McGill: Negative campaigning
I received a copy of a widespread e-mail that was sent out Thursday, Aug. 4th. The sender was a Lynn Wright supporter. In the text of the e-mail, there some crass remarks made towards my wife’s campaign but nothing that I couldn’t normally shake off.
Allen Greenhaw: Questions candidate’s calls
Is it ethical for a Lowndes County Schools employee who happens to be a candidate for superintendent to use the school districts database for political purposes?
Wright and McGill to meet in Lowndes superintendent runoff
It was hard to tell who was happier, Lynn Wright or his campaign managers, following Tuesday night’s primary election. Wright, a former New Hope principal, will face Edna McGill, assistant superintendent of the Lowndes County School District, in an Aug. 23 runoff to become the Republican candidate for superintendent of education.
Oran Hill: Troubled by candidate’s lawsuit
I noticed that Mr. Lynn Wright tried to vindicate himself in a letter to The Dispatch in May where he was “explaining” his reasons for his dismissal as principal of New Hope High last year.
Lowndes: Dismiss lawsuit brought by coach, principal
Lowndes County School District has asked a judge to dismiss lawsuits brought against it by former New Hope High School principal Lynn Wright and longtime baseball coach Stacy Hester.
New Hope coach, principal sue over firings
A former New Hope High school principal and a beloved past baseball coach say a personal vendetta led to their firings.
Former New Hope coach, principal make case for jobs
Arguments and testimony were heard Tuesday in the due process hearing of former Lowndes County School District employees Lynn Wright and Stacy Hester.
New Hope principal, ex-coach fired over mower purchase
New Hope High School Principal Lynn Wright was terminated, and the contract of former baseball coach Stacy Hester was non-renewed by the Lowndes County School District board, over the improper purchase of a lawnmower in 2007.