top of page
Search


Trojan Soccer Victory Against Choctaws on Senior Night
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
1 day ago


A Fool's Guide to the History of April Fool's Day
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
1 day ago


Drama Club's Production of "Notes on Love"
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
3 days ago


Hometown Throwdown
Senior reporter Lainee Robey takes readers through the thrilling "hometown throwdown" baseball series.
Mar 25


Trojan Soccer Falls to Westview
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
Mar 4


The Trojans Open Baseball Season With a Win Against Ripley
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
Mar 3
Local Valentine’s Date Ideas for Students
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
Feb 24
When Graduation Feels Close, but Motivation Feels Far: 5 Tips for 2026 Seniors
Senior editor Bailey Nolen motivates seniors to finish their year strong through this article.
Feb 24


Trojans vs. Crockett County District Games
Gracie Burkett - Reporter The Saturday night 3A district game fueled the heated rivalry between Dyersburg High School and Crockett County High School. From the first whistle, DHS maintained their strong defense tactics along with the continuous momentum, helping them score 33 points in the first half. As the game progressed, tensions rose, and loud interferences from the crowd occurred in the final quarter, including a woman being removed from the gym. The DHS Trojans rema
Feb 23
Trojans sting Hornets once again
Thomas Lemons - Reporter Last Saturday, the Dyersburg High School men's and women's basketball teams played South Gibson High School’s basketball teams. The Lady Trojans were defeated, the final score being 50-64, with Kay Kay Strayhorn leading the team with 23 points, 21 of which came from three-point shots, and with Chelby Jordan consistently scoring points for her team and ending the game at a total of 19 points Between the two basketball games, the seniors who participat
Feb 19
Love for all or love for one?
Olivia Davis - Reporter Every January, the shelves at the stores start to fill up with pinks, reds and whites. The boxes of chocolates are set out to catch the public eye as February nears. Most people believe that Valentine's Day is focused on romantic relationships. Contrary to popular belief, this is just not true. Valentine’s Day should be a day that is not only celebrated with your significant other but also the people that you love most in your life. For most pe
Feb 13


A Hometown Rivalry
Senior reporter Lainee Robey recapped the big hometown rivalry between Dyersburg Basketball and Dyer County.
Feb 11


Big Spirit, Little Stars
Sophomore reporter Gracie Burkett tells readers about the basketball DHS Jr. Trojan Cheer Clinic.
Jan 23


The Trojans are One
Senior reporter Lainee Robey shares details on Tuesday night's game vs. the Obion County Central Rebels.
Jan 22


Trojan's basketball defeats the Choctaws in a hometown showdown.
Freshman reporter Thomas Lemons collaborates with photographer Gavin Ball for a recap of the "hometown showdown".
Jan 21


One Final Step
Tera Hepler - Reporter When thinking of Abbey Road by the Beatles, many think of the notable tracks on the album like “Here Comes The Sun” or “Oh! Darling”, but what about the final bow they did with the album itself? It was their last project, a final testimony to their career as a band, a way to finally end what was only ripping them apart, something that was bringing them down, and something that has made a mark on what people think of when they hear the name “ Beatles.
Jan 15


"Holy Cow," Chick-fil-A's Float is Elite!
Lilly Davis - Reporter On January 5, 2026, Chick-fil-A released soda floats as a permanent addition to its menu. At Dyersburg’s location, you can order a variety of Coca-Cola floats, Dr Pepper floats, Sprite floats, and a Hi-C Fruit Punch float. Today, I had the pleasure of trying the regular Sprite, Coke, and Dr Pepper floats. The mix of ice cream and the carbonated drinks causes an explosion of bubbles in the cup, fizzling with carbonation. The taste, however, is a
Jan 13


The Education of Tomorrow
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
Jan 12


The digital art gallery: a collaborative experience
Editor Addi Lloyd takes readers through a virtual tour of different photos captured by students at Dyersburg High School
Jan 9


Trojan Basketball Teams Score a Friday Night Win
Reporter Lainee Robey shares the exciting win that both basketball teams shared!
Dec 16, 2025
bottom of page
