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Students and faculty were first told to exit the building, so they were located behind the cafeteria, in the parking lot, and around the outside of the building. Around 20 minutes later, everyone was directed to gather at the football field.
Bomb Threat Evacuates Four High Schools
Four of the six boys bathrooms at PLD have been closed after more than a week of daily acts of destruction and theft.
Devious Licks Cause Schoolwide Destruction
Students throughout the state have been back and forth with the debate about wearing masks in school; while other counties around the state have taken away a mask mandate, Fayette county continues to enforce it for the safety of our students and staff.
Will the Mask Mandate Stand?
People gather at a Nov. 1 rally held at the state capital in Frankfort.
Kentucky Supreme Court Decision Brings a Blow to Statewide School Mask Mandate
This years homecoming is a little different due to COVID regulations and contact tracing.
What to Expect at the Homecoming Dance
Coach Murray Garvin serves as the new head basketball coach and as PLDs equity coach.
A Mindful Moment with PLD Equity Coach Murray Garvin
“As of Sept. 19, 2001 5,422 people are still missing at the WTC,” Madame McNely wrote in her scrapbook. “50,000 pounds of debris have been removed, and there is much more to go.”
Dunbar Teachers Remember 9/11
The Dawg Pound at the end of the 3rd quarter. Senior, Kamarion Robinson scores his third and Dunbars last touchdown of the night.
Dunbar Bulldogs Face Loss Against Madison Central Indians
Mrs. Preptit created a welcoming sign for students, and said that she hopes to see artists thrive as we return to in-person school.
Funky Footprint Art Lines Halls
Simple games like Snake and Pac-Man are available on Chromebooks for students, but some students play the games at inappropriate times.
Chromebook Games OK…Sometimes
Elected during a pandemic, Logan Justice serves as the National FCCLA Vice President of Membership.
Episode 2: Logan Justice
The cast of Spamalot said that this years musical was a lot of fun and a nice escape from the stress of quarantine.
Behind the Scenes of PLD Drama’s “Spamalot”
Fayette County Public Schools renews contract with Social Sentinel to monitor the social media sites of students.
Protection Over Privacy?
Pressured to Get into the Right College
Pressured to Get into the ‘Right’ College
I Miss My International Family
I Miss My International Family
Andy Cobb enjoys video games, being outdoors, and writing. He is a sophomore and this is his second year on staff.
Blog: A Look Back at My Year
While the right to peaceful protest is enshrined in the Constitution, there is no such protection for violent attacks on our nations institutions.
PLD Lamplighter Condemns Capitol Riots
Lamplighters Promise to Our Community
Lamplighter’s Promise to Our Community
The first amendment protects our right to freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
Our Experience at Nationals
Still Not Heard
Still Not Heard
Students throughout the state have been back and forth with the debate about wearing masks in school; while other counties around the state have taken away a mask mandate, Fayette county continues to enforce it for the safety of our students and staff.
WPLD Oct. 13 Broadcast
WPLD Oct. 6 Broadcast
WPLD Oct. 6 Broadcast
WPLD Sept. 29 Broadcast
WPLD Sept. 29 Broadcast
We may not be professionals yet, but we can dream, right? Lets see our name in lights!
WPLD Sept. 22 Broadcast
Illuminating the News for the Students by the Students

Lamplighter Media Productions
Illuminating the News for the Students by the Students

Lamplighter Media Productions
Cristina Thorson

Cristina Thorson, Broadcast Editor

Cristina is a Dunbar cheerleader who enjoys reading and writing in her spare time.

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WPLD May 14 Broadcast from PLD Lamplighter on Vimeo.

[Video] WPLD May 14 Broadcast

May 14, 2018

WPLD May 7th Broadcast from PLD Lamplighter on Vimeo.

[Video] WPLD May 7 Broadcast

May 7, 2018

[Video] WPLD May 1 Broadcast

May 1, 2018

[Video] WPLD April 10 Broadcast

April 10, 2018
Dunbar teachers pose for a group photo.

Passage of Last Minute Pension Bill Angers Teachers

March 31, 2018

[Video] WPLD March 12 Broadcast

March 12, 2018

[Video] PLD Talent Show

March 6, 2018

[Video] WPLD Feb. 26th Broadcast

February 26, 2018

Jack Fitzpatrick

February 23, 2018
Increased Safety Measures in Place at Dunbar

Increased Safety Measures in Place at Dunbar

February 22, 2018

[Video] WPLD Jan. 29th Broadcast

January 29, 2018

[Video] WPLD Jan. 22 Broadcast

January 22, 2018

[Video] WPLD Jan. 19 Broadcast

January 18, 2018

[Video] WPLD Jan. 9 Broadcast

January 9, 2018

[Video] WPLD Dec. 11th Broadcast

December 11, 2017

[Video] WPLD Dec. 4 Broadcast

December 4, 2017

[Video] WPLD Nov. 27 Broadcast

November 27, 2017

[Video] WPLD Nov. 20 Broadcast

November 20, 2017

[Video] WPLD Nov. 13 Broadcast

November 13, 2017

[Video] WPLD Nov. 6 Broadcast

November 6, 2017

[Video] WPLD October 30th Broadcast

October 30, 2017

[Video] WPLD Oct. 16 Broadcast

October 16, 2017

WPLD October 9th Broadcast from PLD Lamplighter on Vimeo.

[Video] WPLD Oct. 9 Broadcast

October 9, 2017

WPLD Oct. 2 Broadcast from PLD Lamplighter on Vimeo.

[Video] WPLD Oct. 2 Broadcast

October 2, 2017

WPLD Sept. 25 Broadcast from PLD Lamplighter on Vimeo.

[Video] WPLD Sept. 25 Broadcast

September 25, 2017

WPLD September 18th Broadcast from PLD Lamplighter on Vimeo.

[Video] WPLD Sept. 18 Broadcast

September 18, 2017
Recycled Bottle Cap Bench Arrives at Dunbar

Recycled Bottle Cap Bench Arrives at Dunbar

August 5, 2017
Jerome Higginbotham installing the bottle cap bench.

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August 5, 2017
Green Tree Plastics is the company that participated in the bottle cap exchange.

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August 5, 2017
2017 graduates Justin Kline and Emily Liu joined Jerome Higginbotham on the bench after the installation.

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August 5, 2017
Emily Liu worked with the Bluegrass Youth Sustainability Council to recycle enough bottle caps to make a bench.

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August 5, 2017
Jerome Higginbotham installing the bottle cap bench.

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August 5, 2017
Emily Liu hands Jerome Higginbotham a piece of the bench as it nears completion.

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August 5, 2017
Emily Liu and Justin Kline watch Jerome Higginbotham install the bench.

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August 5, 2017
Jerome Higginbotham installing the bottle cap bench.

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August 5, 2017
Jerome Higginbotham installing the bottle cap bench.

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August 5, 2017
The latest addition to Dunbars outdoor tables, courtesy of the PTSA.

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August 5, 2017
Kailey Boyles

Dunbar Student Travels to Frankfort and D.C.for Kentucky Animal Rights

May 18, 2017

Dunbar Drama Presents Bring it On!

May 12, 2017
FEATURE PHOTO for curfew story

[Photo] New Curfew for Lexington Teens

April 20, 2017
A student-made banner advertising Dance Blue which hangs in the main entrance of Dunbar.

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April 20, 2017
A student-made Dance Blue flyer hanging in one of Dunbars hallways.

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April 20, 2017
The small amount of snowfall that Lexington received in 2017.

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April 20, 2017
The rain-abundant fall season of Kentucky.

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April 20, 2017
Kentucky during the winter without snow.

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April 20, 2017
Kentucky entering the fall season in early November.

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April 20, 2017
One of the student-made posters promoting Dunbars Dance Blue event.

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April 20, 2017

Crazy KY Weather from Wendy Turner on Vimeo.

Crazy Kentucky Weather

March 24, 2017
The small amount of snowfall that Lexington received in 2017.

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March 24, 2017
The dance team in uniform with Coach Champe.

Dancing Dogs End Season on a High Kick

March 23, 2017

PLD Drama Preparing to Bring It On

March 17, 2017

PLD French Club celebrates Mardi Gras from Wendy Turner on Vimeo.

French Club Celebrates Mardi Gras at Dunbar

February 24, 2017
Carrie Fisher

Carrie Fisher

January 21, 2017
George Michael

George Michael

January 21, 2017

[Video] Dunbar Surprise Evacuation Due to Water Main Break

January 20, 2017
Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali

January 20, 2017
District Says No to Non-Traditional Instruction Days

District Says ‘No’ to Non-Traditional Instruction Days

January 6, 2017
Not Just Shaking Poms on the Sidelines

Not Just Shaking Poms on the Sidelines

September 26, 2016

[Video] Fall Treat: Cinnamon Apples

September 22, 2016
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