Kyleigh Littles Reporter Have a free schedule this November? Dyersburg High School’s Drama Club is inviting the community to join them in the courtroom for the production of Fairy Tale Courtroom. The play features two popular villains, the Big Bad Wolf and the Wicked Witch as they stand on trial. The audience gets to play the role of the jury and decide whether the villains are innocent or guilty. Fairy Tale Courtroom offers an entertaining experience for all ages wi

McKoyler Thach Editor On November 3, 2026, states throughout the nation held their midterm elections, where each state’s residents voted for their congressional representatives, governors and county mayors. With polls opening as early as 5 a.m. and closing as late as 7 p.m., about 124 million voters around the country turned in a ballot (according to KCRA3). In relation to this data, Minnesota led the turnout, with the state holding over 2.8 million voters (MPR News

Each week, DHS faculty nominate a student who has impressed them in some way. This week, our Student Spotlight is on sophomore Cecelia VanDyke. She has been a member of the DMS and DHS choir for 4 years now. She is always on time to class and engages in the lesson for that day. Last spring, she put in the extra work and practice with the choir to attend the SeaWorld Orlando Music Festival, where the choir took home the silver award for performance. Choir Director Dustin Walte

Mackenzie Troutman Section Editor This year, Halloween brought on a night full of spooky fun with creative costumes, rich chocolates and sweet gummy candies as well as rolling friends’ houses. Families and friends gathered together to celebrate with fun parties, trick-or-treating and cute photoshoots. Whether students were trick-or-treating or taking fun pictures, making the most of their 2026 Halloween.

Tarlisha Randles Reporter Being in the midst of the fall season, it is good to have things to help match the fall aesthetic. For most, food and especially baking could really come in handy to keep up with the fall vibes. Classic fall recipes feature cinnamon and maple spices along with seasonal items such as apples and pumpkins. Popular baking ideas include apple crisps, pumpkin snickerdoodles and cinnamon rolls. Yet, you could also have other recipes that could really dra

Peyton Bohannon Editor With the start of November quickly approaching, many students may begin to feel the ‘winter blues.’ In fact, almost 50% of the adult population in the U.S. suffer from some form of seasonal depression. So, the question is, how do you help offset these blues? There are many ways to trick your brain into feeling the same it did during the warm summer months. Firstly, getting outside, even just taking a short walk, can help majorly. Even though the t

Gracie Burkett Online Editor Last weekend, Caroline Erikson, Claire Fisher and Micah Tosh hosted a daddy-daughter dance at Dyersburg High School as a part of their DECA Written Presentation on Community Awareness. The purpose of this dance was to host a fun event for family and friends to come together due to Dyersburg’s recent lack of community events such as dances. The fundraiser was modeled off of the Lights, Camera, Fashion program used to spread awareness of St. Jude

Kayla Whitfield Reporter The Lady Trojans soccer team has advanced to the 2026 TSSAA Division I Class AA Girls Soccer State Championship tournament in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Students lined up to watch the Lady Trojans load the bus on Monday, October 26 and are set to play against the Tullahoma Wildcats on October 27. This game will determine whether they advance to the next round October 28. Join us in wishing our girls the best of luck!

Gracie Burkett Online Editor Struggling to get into the Halloween spirit? Trojan Torch has a guide for you. First, finalize your costume. Whether you are still deciding or have run out of time to order online, DIYing your costume is a guaranteed way to make this Halloween memorable. Take pieces from your closet or go to a local clothing store to find the base for your costume; have fun creating the small details. This way, you can make your Halloween costume unique to

Mackenzie Troutman Section Editor There’s just something about fall weather that makes music that much more magical. Whether you’re driving with the windows down, on your way to take pumpkin patch pictures, romanticizing your life or studying in a random cafe with your airpods in, you need a good playlist. Every fall playlist needs a mix of cozy classics and songs that get you excited for the year, to prevent a winter burnout later in the year. “Sweater Weather” by Neighbo

Each week, a DHS faculty nominate a student who has impressed them in some way. This week, our Student Spotlight is on junior Anthony Carthen. Coach Jerome Agnew had this to say about him: "Anthony is a great help in the classroom and beyond. He is very helpful to his classmates, does a great job with the coffee shop, and is a BIG help for football practices and games. Anthony understands his role as a football manager and doesn't need to be told what to do. The football play

McKoyler Thach Editor As October nears its end, it is important to note one of the most prominent messages from this month: breast cancer awareness. This month has created an emphasis on the color pink, ribbons and, as a result, has also created an emphasis on the significance of breast cancer and its impact on the lives of Americans across the nation. With breast cancer having existed for over 5,000 years and impacting over 380,000 women and 2,600 men in the United

Thomas Lemons Reporter On Thursday, October 15, the Dyersburg Lady Trojan soccer team played the South Gibson Hornets in the district tournament championship. Despite a 5-1 loss, the Lady Trojans placed second in the district, with senior Meredith Zamzow scoring the goal. Following the game, All-Tournament Team awards were presented to sophomore Jill Meadows, junior Olivia Meeks and freshman Za’Riyah Jackson. Additionally, All-District Team awards were presented to jun

Each week, a DHS faculty nominate a student who has impressed them in some way. This week, our Student Spotlight is on junior Owen Bona. This junior athlete deserves recognition for his outstanding transition from football to cross country. Joining the team late and missing the summer training and preseason workouts, he could have easily struggled to catch up. Instead, he quickly embraced the challenge, demonstrating exceptional work ethic, determination, and commitment. He h

Valerie Brown Reporter A new small business was added to Dyersburg and everyone is eager to try this new restaurant. The Vietnamese Cuisine & Cafe is a family-owned restaurant operated by Mrs. Maria Truong and her husband. The atmosphere is very welcoming and community-focused. Their customer service is highlighted as attentive and welcoming. The business opened in September 2026. Their menu features traditional Vietnamese food paired with smoothies and boba tea. I