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

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

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

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

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

Kyleigh Littles Reporter Fall break means there are ten full days of sleeping in, cooler weather, and no stressing over upcoming assignments. Most people want to take advantage of this time to do fun fall activities, but don’t know where to start. The Reelfoot Arts & Crafts Festival at Reelfoot Lake is the perfect place to kick off your fall adventures. The festival is from October 2-4, where there will be hundreds of pop-up stands, crafts and food to enjoy with friends

Each week, a DHS faculty nominate a student who has impressed them in some way. This week, our Student Spotlight is on sophomore Olivia Gardner. Criminal Justice teacher Erik Larson has this to say about her: "Olivia is in my first-hour Criminal Justice 1 class. She is a very attentive student who participates in all activities. Olivia asks relevant questions and shows a genuine interest in the criminal justice system. Olivia has told me that she was interested in pursuing a

Thomas Lemons Reporter September 21 - 25 was DHS’ Homecoming week. Students participated in Powder Puff, dress-up days, hallway decorating and intramural volleyball. The senior girls won the Powder Puff championship, beating the sophomores and then the juniors. The sophomores won the hallway decorating competition. Freshmen and sophomores tied for 1st place in the dress-up days and the sophomore boys won intramural volleyball. The Dyerburg Football team won on Friday

Mackenzie Troutman Section Editor Dyersburg High School students showed off their school spirit during homecoming week with dress-up days. Each day had a different theme that gave students a chance to get creative and participate in the excitement leading up to the dance. Monday kicked off the week with the Super Bowl, as students dressed in football-themed outfits and represented their favorite teams. On Tuesday, students celebrated Lucky to Be a Trojan by wearing gree

McKoyler Thach Editor Taking place only once a year, the Dyer County Fair made its annual appearance all throughout the second week of September. Carrying on this excitement, students and families from Dyer County and even surrounding counties lined up for the different rides, games and attractions the fair had to offer. From the petting zoo and the most prominent rides like the Zipper and the Fireball to offering local food trucks, businesses and a variety of game

Mackenzie Troutman Section Editor Dyersburg High School and Dyer County High School put their rivalry aside for a day filled with fun, friendship and inclusion. Student Council members from both schools came together to make Special Needs Day at the Dyer County Fair a day to remember. From fair rides to petting zoos and plenty of smiles, students helped create a welcoming space where everyone could enjoy the fair. Whether Trojans or Choctaws, a reminder was shown, that wh

Each week, a DHS faculty nominate a student who has impressed them in some way. This week, our Student Spotlight is on junior Ronnie Williams. Ronnie is just an all-around fantastic young man. He is on the DHS football team, sings in the choir where is has qualified for the All-NW Honor Choir multiple times, and even works a part-time job. He is an awesome representative of our school and community. Congratulations, Ronnie, on being this week's Student Spotlight. You help m

Tarlisha Randles Reporter The Dyersburg High School art club is getting ready for the Dyer County Fair Week happening September 7-12. A couple of the members painted a bin with a USA theme to submit to the fair. It is split into three sides: red, white and blue to represent each of the core things people go to the fair for: food, rides and the fireworks. The next art club meeting will be in late September and is free to join for any student who wants to grow experience

Mackenzie Troutman Reporter In preparation for the big rival game against Dyer County, Dyersburg High School had its first Pep Rally of the year. The cheerleaders energized the crowd by performing the infamous “Battle Cry” cheer, the upperclassmen, of course, booing the freshmen. After the cheerleaders’ performance, the dance team performed a Hip-Hop routine to “Squabble Up” by Kendrick Lamar, hyping up the entire gym. After that, the Trojan Steppers came out, blowing the

Contributed to Trojan Torch Leah Myint, 8th grade winner in Tennessee and in the Deep South Region for her poem "Plant America for the Next 100 Years," has just been notified by National Garden Clubs, Inc., that she has also won Honorable Mention nationally for her poem. It will be published in a free digital poetry booklet. Dyersburg Garden Club sponsors the contest at Dyersburg High School under the leadership of Plus 1 teacher Melissa Baker. Now a freshman at Dyersburg Hig

Peyton Bohannon Editor Dyersburg is known for its many small businesses. From the Blacksmith to Small Cakes, Dyersburg’s small businesses have you covered. One notable addition was Cowboy Fizz last October. Cowboy Fizz Co. is owned and operated by Jackie Larsen. Cowboy Fizz is located downtown across from the Bargain Vault and serves a wide array of dirty sodas. Dirty sodas are sodas like coke or sprite mixed with flavoring and some type of cream. Cowboy Fizz also offe