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

Thomas Lemons Reporter May 7 was the seniors' last day if they were excused from their exams. The rest of the student body (jealous of the seniors' freedom) wondered what they were doing. “I went to my sister's awards program on Friday, went to lunch with my parents and worked on setting up for my grad party, and today I had an AP exam and went to eat lunch with my friend.” - Shelby Gullet “Anne Thomas and I went to eat lunch at Green Frog and went to Hobby Lobby.”

Addison Lloyd Online Editor After four (long) years of high school, Dyersburg seniors have gained some insight into how to survive. As a Senior myself, I have plenty of advice to give the underclassmen-and I know many other seniors feel the same. “Learn how to study, you’ll need it later.” - Lainee Robey “When people show you who they are the first time, believe it. ” - La’Trell Glass “Take the easy classes, and play a sport” - Alex Paige “Don’t care what other people think”

Izzie Odom Reporter Last Friday, the seniors had their final breakfast together. Everyone wore their college decision shirts and girls painted and decorated their bottoms. Parents provided breakfast and the seniors gathered to take pictures for long time memories. These breakfasts have been going on since the first day of kindergarten, and the last day breakfast closes a chapter in all of the seniors' lives.

Lainee Robey Reporter As seniors at DHS wrap up their year, they are also finalizing where they are going to attend college, as well as what they are majoring in. Several colleges and majors are extremely popular amongst students. Many students are staying close to home and attending colleges such as Dyersburg State Community College, where several are playing sports at the collegiate level. The other most popular colleges being attended are Mississippi State University an

Bailey Nolen Editor At the end of the school year, students are trying to find ways to keep their energy up and finish strong. Many students and teenagers turn to various brands of energy drinks to achieve this. Some of the most popular of these brands are Alani Nu, Celsius and Bloom. However, some concerns have been raised about the impact consumption of these drinks can have on teenagers’ health. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, adolescents (ages 12-1

Olivia Davis Reporter Every year during spring, social media platforms and “for you” pages become filled with Coachella content from influencers. Coachella is a popular festival that hosts popular and some unpopular music artists annually. Most of the attendees at this festival are famous influencers that have been sponsored by brands like Coca-Cola, Neutrogena and Rhode. These brands will pay for their entire ticket and housing which cost thousands upon thousands of dolla

Lainee Robey Reporter On Monday, April 20, the Dyersburg Trojans baseball team celebrated its seniors, Alex Page and Ethan Austin. The Trojans competed against the Obion County Central Rebels. Both seniors played a good game. Ethan Austin hit a double, and Alex Page had a home run. The Trojans won 9-1. The Trojans baseball team will play the Rebels again on Tuesday, April 21, at Obion County Central High School. Come out and support your Trojans!

Alyssa Odle Reporter National Pet Day was April 11, offering an opportunity to recognize the animals that bring comfort and companionship to students. While The Trojan Torch highlights student voices, many staff members are supported behind the scenes by their pets, who provide a sense of serenity during busy school days and late-night deadlines or study sessions. Freshman Tera Helper spends her time with her orange cat, Tofu. Known for his bright personality, Tofu is often

Sarah Martinez Reporter Springtime is the inbetween season bringing heat and wind. It provides an array of things, including pollen and allergies. Even locally, seasonal allergies and even strains of coronavirus and the stomach bug are resurfacing. With this comes a sneezing and snotting epidemic that can dampen the springtime and bring a lasting sour mood. Why do allergies happen and what can you do about it? At the root of these allergies is springtime pollen. It is imp

Myren Hurst Section Editor From April 2 to 5, the Dyersburg High School Choir traveled and competed in Orlando, Florida, in the Trojan Music Company’s SeaWorld Choir Competition. Each group, ranging from K-12, was judged based on their overall performance and what “level” they were expected to be at within their age group (elementary, middle and high). Each group received a score that was either bronze, silver or gold, with gold being the highest, and so on so forth. The D

Mckyoler Thach Reporter On Monday, April 6, 2026, the Lady Trojan softball team took on Gibson County’s Lady Pioneers at Doug French Field. Starting off strong, sophomore Kyleigh Littles hit a double, later placing the Lady Trojans on the board in the bottom of the first inning. By the bottom of the third inning, the Lady Trojans led the Lady Pioneers by a score of 4-1, after senior Lily Kate Jones hit a double to right field and senior Izzie Odom hit a triple to

Tera Helper Reporter Rumours by Fleetwood Mac has made itself one of the most iconic albums in music history from the drama and chaos it was formed from to the overall sound and soul attached to the album. The songs that make up the album itself have found themselves keeping their relevance throughout the years with some of the most well-known tracks being “The Chain” and “Dreams” to name just a few. The creation of the album itself was messy with jealousy and friction

Lillian Davis Reporter On March 31, 2026, the Dyersburg Trojan Soccer team went up against the Dyer County Choctaws. The game also included the team’s Senior Night, featuring the three long-term players: Elian Gonzalez, Seth Pounders and Edilberto Ramirez. The game ended in a victory for the Trojans and a memorable game for the seniors. The first half included a swift goal by senior Elian Gonzalez, projecting the future win early on in the game. The game was looking goo

Bailey Nolen Editor Each year, people around the world join together to play pranks and share laughs in celebration of April Fools’ Day. While the holiday is known by all, its beginnings and origin are just as mysterious as would be expected for a holiday all about jokes. Historians have come up with several theories to explain this strange holiday. The first theory suggests that April Fools’ Day started over 600 years ago in Medieval England. The holiday was first men

Olivia Davis Reporter This weekend, the drama club performed the play “Notes on Love,” which is composed of skits and scenes put together as a play. “Notes on Love” highlighted the different ways that people love. The different scenes allowed the audience to reflect on themselves and the different ways that love can be depicted throughout their lives. The audience members laughed and cried throughout the play feeling the emotions of the characters on stage. Every love

Senior reporter Lainee Robey takes readers through the thrilling "hometown throwdown" baseball series.

Lainee Robey - Reporter Photos by Lainee Robey On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, the Trojan soccer team opened its season by hosting the Westview Chargers. The Trojans played strongly with a lot of energy. Sophomore Jackson Duggan scored one goal, and senior Elian Gonzalez scored two. However, they fell short at the end. The score was 3-4. The Trojan Soccer team is scheduled to play on Thursday, March 5, in Lexington. Keep your eyes peeled for any changes. And make sure to sho

Lainee Robey - Reporter Photos Taken by Lainee Robey On Monday, March 2, 2026, the Trojan baseball team hosted a small tournament at the Tom Mathis Field. The Ripley Tigers and the Lake County Falcons played against each other first. The Lake County Falcons gained an 11-6 win. The Trojans then played the Ripley Tigers. To start out the game, the captain of the game, Ellis, threw the first pitch. Phillip Jones, the Trojan Nation’s prized announcer, threw the next pitch. J

Lilly Davis - Reporter Within the month of love, there are many opportunities to go on dates. But for students, it can be hard to come up with good, affordable date ideas. If you have this problem, we’ve got you covered! Here are some local (ish) article ideas! In Dyersburg, several restaurants with special atmospheres and menus are sure to satisfy the appetite and romance of the evening. Starting with the Black Smith restaurant just across the street from the belov