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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
Stuff the Ambulance Toy Drive
“Stuff the Ambulance” Toy Drive
Each year, November 11 marks Veterans Day.
Veteran’s Day
Governor Beshear Declares October Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Governor Beshear Declares October Domestic Violence Awareness Month
This years homecoming is a little different due to COVID regulations and contact tracing.
What to Expect at the Homecoming Dance
Taylor or Jake?
Taylor or Jake?
Quise on the Street: Thanksgiving
Quise on the Street: Thanksgiving
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
Black cats have long been abused due to superstitions surrounding them.
The Vulnerability of Black Cats
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
WPLD Dec. 1 Broadcast
WPLD Dec. 1 Broadcast
WPLD Nov. 17 Broadcast
WPLD Nov. 17 Broadcast
WPLD Nov. 10 Broadcast
WPLD Nov. 10 Broadcast
WPLD Nov. 3 Broadcast
WPLD Nov. 3 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
11/30 boys basketball

Bulldogs Start Strong in Season Opener

Avery Pearcy, Sports Photography Editor
December 3, 2021

PLD Boys’ Basketball Gearing Up for a Great Season

Jacob Hayes, Sports Writing Editor
November 4, 2021
Dunbars student section showed out for the game to support their Bulldogs.

Dunbar Loses in A Tough Game To Douglass

Dylan Corman, Staff Reporter
January 24, 2020
#0 Grayson Shively looking for an open pass.

LCA topples Dunbar’s Championship Goals

February 23, 2019
Dunbars student section showing out for one of the biggest games of the year.

Dunbar puts up L’s down against Lafayette in District Semifinal

Drew Pennington, Staff Reporter
February 21, 2019
#0 Grayson Shively gets ready to shoot a free throw after being fouled by a defender.

Bulldogs lose a tough one to Henry Clay

Jason O'Hara, Staff Reporter
January 16, 2019

SAOTW Grayson from PLD Lamplighter on Vimeo.

Student Athlete of the Week: Grayson Shively

Eleanor Davis, Staff Reporter
November 30, 2018
#0 Grayson Shively releases the ball outside the three point circle.

Bulldogs Lose Season Opener to Woodford County

Sydney Cobb, Staff Reporter
November 30, 2018
Boys Basketball Defeats West Jess.

Boys’ Basketball Defeats West Jess.

Kate Deskins, Yostin Blanco, and Olivia Stotz
February 20, 2018
Boys Basketball Defeated By Lafayette

Boys’ Basketball Defeated By Lafayette

Madeline May, Staff Reporter
January 26, 2018
#4 Junior Isaiah Allen tries hard to get past the defender.

Boys’ Basketball Loses To Catholic

Kate Deskins and Olivia Stotz
January 21, 2018
#10 Senior JaQuice Gray shoots a layup.

LCA Defeats Dunbar

Kate Deskins and Olivia Stotz
January 10, 2018
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