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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
WPLD Oct. 27 Broadcast
WPLD Oct. 27 Broadcast
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
Illuminating the News for the Students by the Students

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

Lamplighter Media Productions
Santa enjoys a well-deserved Christmas music break.

Christmas Music is Superior

Ella Williams, Staff Reporter
December 18, 2019
Mrs. Summer Perry

Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest 2019

December 17, 2019
Is It Too Early for Christmas Music?

Is It Too Early for Christmas Music?

Julia Radhakrishnan, Staff Reporter
November 19, 2015

What Grinds My Gears: Ugly Christmas Sweater Edition

Erin Pyle , Online Editor
December 17, 2013

Google Algorithm: What do People Really Think about the Holidays?

Erin Pyle , Online Editor
December 17, 2013

DIY: Elves at Work

Brooke Hancock, Staff Reporter
December 17, 2013
Bells aRinging

Bell’s a’Ringing

Brandon Bell , Staff Reporter
December 17, 2013

What the Holiday?

Kirby Fitzpatrick, Staff Reporter
December 17, 2013

The Holidays at Home

Meredith Nichols, Staff Reporter
December 17, 2013

What to do this Holiday Season

Kyra Dutton, Staff Reporter
December 11, 2013
Holiday Arts and Crafts: Making Simple Plastic Canvas Ornaments

Holiday Arts and Crafts: Making Simple Plastic Canvas Ornaments

Brandon Bell , Staff Reporter
November 26, 2013

Things I Actually Love About the Holidays

Erin Pyle , Online Editor
December 19, 2012
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