I have looked for a plugin which would be helpful for a lot of miners (such as me). It's basically about removing need to place torches everywhere, instead the light now is following the player. It might be helpful due to the latest changes to the server.
Here's the link: http://forums.bukkit.org/threads/mech-portable-torches-v1-04-portable-headlamp-lighting-740.9601/


Here's another one: http://forums.bukkit.org/threads/mech-misc-seasons-v1-3-1-add-seasons-to-your-server-multiworld-special-days-803.15183/
It's about ability to make seasons and special days, for the RP sake. There could be for example Noobscraft Creation Day.

PS. Is server keep running on Version 740, or is it frequently updated? I just want to know to do not put in incompatible plugins.

I like the idea, however...

the problem with this for me is i dig really long tunnels and if it stays dark behind me when i turn around to go drop stuff off i dont wanna  b fighting mobs on the way out of my mine...

I assume there is still a way to place torches?