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

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

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

Kayla Whitfield Reporter Last night, the Dyersburg Trojans faced the Crockett County Cavaliers at JC Sawyers Stadium in a football game in which players wore pink, supporting breast cancer awareness. Dyersburg scored 21 points during the game, while Crockett County scored 39. The Trojans entered the fourth quarter trailing and continued playing through the final minutes. With 32 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, Dyersburg had the ball at the 31-yard line with first

Mackenzie Troutman Section Editor Senior Night ended with a celebration for the Dyersburg Lady Trojans as they swept the Lake County Falcons 3–0, adding another win to its season. The Lady Trojans came out ready to make their final home match memorable. Dyersburg kept the momentum rolling throughout all three sets. Seniors Bella Turnage, Peyton Tyler and Murphy Mae Morgan served the team with strong offensive attacks. The combination of strong serves, aggressive attacks and

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

Lilly Davis Managing Editor On September 25, 2026, the Dyersburg Trojan football team defeated the Obion County Rebels with an ending score of 70-14. The game was on the day of Dyersburg’s football homecoming. The game was kicked off by Cooper Duggan. By half time, Dyersburg was up 54-7. The game ended with 70-14 with Cooper Duggan getting the last touchdown. The homecoming game was a success for the Dyersburg Trojans. Happy homecoming!

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

Valerie Brown Reporter On Thursday, September 24, students played in the annual intramural volleyball game, a game played by male students. This event was organized to build school spirit for the Homecoming game, held Friday at JC Sawyers Stadium. To start the games, the junior and freshman boys took the court. Both teams started with intensity, and the gym cheered for their class. Juniors showed their intense determination throughout the game, but the freshmen played

Each week, a DHS faculty nominate a student who has impressed them in some way. This week, our Student Spotlight is on junior Cooper Atkins. This year, Cooper is committed to improving his ability each time he picks up a camera. His eagerness to learn is reflected in the growing quality of his work and in the many hours he spends photographing and filming school sports and activities. As his skills continue to develop, he generously uses them to serve his school and community

Mackenzie Troutman Section Editor On Monday, September 21, 2026, the Dyersburg Trojans boy’s golf team placed second with a score of 311 during the District 15A Championship held in Humboldt. As runners up, the boys will advance to regionals in The Links at Pine Hill in Memphis next Monday. As for individuals, senior John David Morris placed third overall. For the girls golfers, junior Stella Madden and sophomore Cally Cook will also advance, and will play on Monday, Sept