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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
Girls soccer 10/4

Girls’ Soccer Season Wraps Up at District

Elise White, Photography Editor
October 6, 2021

Girls’ Soccer

September 25, 2019
With nothing on the board at the start of the second half, both Dunbar and Henry Clay were eager to be the first ones to score.

The Bulldogs Tie 0-0 with Blue Devils

Annika Koch, Social Media Editor
September 10, 2019

Girls’ Soccer

September 9, 2019
After Paul Laurence Dunbar wins the game players shake hands to show good sportsmanship and respect for each other.

Dunbar Advances to the Semi-Finals in the 11th Region

Jacob Turner, Staff Reporter
October 18, 2018
#1 Morgan Turcotte, makes an amazing save from a free kick by the Knights.

Dunbar Girls’ Soccer Shocking District Championship Loss

Winston Abedi, Staff Reporter
October 15, 2018
Gracie Logan #6 makes her pass through her opponents, hoping it will land at her teammates feet.

PLD Girls’ Soccer Crushes Lafayette

Jacob Turner, Staff Reporter
September 8, 2018
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Elizabeth Lippert signs to Southern Indiana

Tyler Browning and Cole Haney
February 15, 2018
Baylee Lanter Commits to EKU

Baylee Lanter Commits to EKU

Kaden Gaylord , Sports Editor
February 12, 2018
Girls Soccer Triumphs on Senior Night

Girl’s Soccer Triumphs on Senior Night

Remy Milburn, Kate Deskins, and Olivia Stotz
September 28, 2017
Bulldogs Overthrow Henry Clay Despite Rainy Conditions

Bulldogs Overthrow Henry Clay Despite Rainy Conditions

Remy Milburn, Photography Editor
September 14, 2017
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