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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
We may not be professionals yet, but we can dream, right? Lets see our name in lights!
WPLD Oct. 20 Broadcast
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
Illuminating the News for the Students by the Students

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

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Mashayla Cecil Signs to EKU

Mashayla Cecil Signs to EKU

May 30, 2018
Dunbar Rolls Past Lafayette in District Finals

Dunbar Rolls Past Lafayette in District Finals

February 27, 2018
Sophomore Marissa Rajcan cheering on the bulldogs.

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February 27, 2018
Baylee Lanter Commits to EKU

Baylee Lanter Commits to EKU

February 12, 2018
Mashayla Cecil Makes History

Mashayla Cecil Makes History

January 22, 2018
Bulldogs Pull Ahead Late in Win

Bulldogs Pull Ahead Late in Win

October 20, 2017
Bulldogs Fall Short in District Championship

Bulldogs Fall Short in District Championship

October 14, 2017
Bulldogs Stunned in District Semifinals

Bulldogs Stunned in District Semifinals

October 13, 2017
Jayvon Lyles Signs to KSU

Jayvon Lyles Signs to KSU

March 23, 2017
#23 Mashayla Cecil gets around an opposing player.

Dunbar Falls Short in 43rd District Title Game

February 26, 2017

Dunbar Cheerleaders from Wendy Turner on Vimeo.

Dunbar Cheerleaders are World Champions

February 20, 2017
Girls Basketball Wins a Close One on Senior Night

Girls’ Basketball Wins a Close One on Senior Night

February 19, 2017
#0 Javea Richardson shaking Coach Chalks hand with his mom by his side.

Bulldogs Fall on Senior Night

February 17, 2017
#2 Autumn Herriford runs down the court.

Dunbar Girls’ Basketball vs Woodford County

February 16, 2017
Luke Hernandez signed to Georgetown College.

Luke Hernandez commits to Georgetown College

February 10, 2017
#11 Taveion Hollingsworth shooting a floater over a South Laurel player.

Bulldogs Roll Past Cardinals in Easy Win

February 10, 2017

PLD Teacher Hobbies from Wendy Turner on Vimeo.

Dunbar Teachers With Cool Hobbies

February 9, 2017
Bulldogs Continue Winning Streak Against Lexington Catholic

Bulldogs Continue Winning Streak Against Lexington Catholic

February 3, 2017

Cheerleaders Win State Championship

December 16, 2016
The Hollingsworth family holds up WKU apparel

Taveion Hollingsworth signs to WKU

November 10, 2016
Dunbar Destroys Campbell County in State Quarterfinals

Dunbar Destroys Campbell County in State Quarterfinals

October 27, 2016
Trinity Gay was escorted to prom by Dunbar graduate Will Allen, who now attends the University of Alabama where he runs track.

Honoring Trinity

October 17, 2016
Lady Bulldogs Lose in District Championship to Lexington Catholic

Lady Bulldogs Lose in District Championship to Lexington Catholic

October 14, 2016
Dunbar Wins in a Close Contest with St. Henry on Senior Night

Dunbar Wins in a Close Contest with St. Henry on Senior Night

October 5, 2016
Lady Bulldogs Stomp LCA on Senior Night

Lady Bulldogs Stomp LCA on Senior Night

October 5, 2016
Robby Neal completes his swing

PLD Golf Teams Show Out at City Golf Tournament

September 21, 2016
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