Mackenzie Troutman Reporter Recently, a rare virus called Hantavirus has made headlines after a recent outbreak connected to the cruise ship, the MV Hondius, left several passengers severely ill and caused multiple deaths. Videos from passengers documenting the situation on TikTok and Instagram have gone viral, with many people online comparing the situation to the beginning of COVID-19, although health experts say this outbreak is very different. Others on social media m

Freshmen and sophomores were honored for their academic excellence at the annual Honors Day, held in the DHS Little Theater. Family and friends were welcomed to DHS to share this milestone with their students on Friday afternoon. Mrs. Rogers and several faculty members presented plaques to each student in recognition of their academic accomplishments, and two sophomores were recognized as members of the ACT 30+ club, bringing the total number of students in this year's club t

On April 23, DHS held its annual Honors Banquet, where juniors and seniors are recognized for their academic efforts from this school year. 59 juniors and 50 seniors were recognized for honor roll and golden honor roll status. Each year, the DHS cafeteria staff prepares a gourmet meal for community members, faculty, and staff, as well as the honored students and their parents. After dinner, the presentation began with Mrs. Rogers welcoming those in attendance. Savannah Johnso

Gracie Burket t - Reporter After the 8th graders from Dyersburg Middle School were given a tour of Dyersburg High School, they were all led to the gym for a final DHS Welcome. DHS held a mock pep rally to prepare the new students for what is to come when they become freshmen. The pep rally held multiple performances, including Dance, Cheer, Band and Step Team. Guidance counselor Anna Claire Lane also had some DHS students come out to represent their sport, show the 8th gra

McKoyler Thach - Reporter With fans from all around the nation cheering on their favorite teams from Santa Clara’s Levi’s Stadium seats to the comfort of their own couches, the 2026 Super Bowl between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots was a thrilling event for all of America. However, as excitement for the Super Bowl game grew, so did controversy surrounding Puerto Rican music artist Bad Bunny, who was expected to take part in the halftime performance. Perf

Sarah Martinez - Reporter With seniors gearing up for university, choosing which to go to can be a daunting task, especially when considering cost and academic opportunity. Unfortunately, many cannot afford the already expensive and increasing undergraduate tuition and either choose a convenient university or end their educational journey. For these students, FAFSA, QuestBridge, and other scholarships are the best choice, as loans tend to plague students even decades later

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Ally Dormer - Reporter On the evening of April 20, 2023, Dyersburg High School celebrated its juniors and seniors at the annual Honors...

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