Senior editor Bailey Nolen motivates seniors to finish their year strong through this article.

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

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

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

Senior reporter Lainee Robey recapped the big hometown rivalry between Dyersburg Basketball and Dyer County.

Sophomore reporter Gracie Burkett tells readers about the basketball DHS Jr. Trojan Cheer Clinic.

Senior reporter Lainee Robey shares details on Tuesday night's game vs. the Obion County Central Rebels.

Freshman reporter Thomas Lemons collaborates with photographer Gavin Ball for a recap of the "hometown showdown".

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.

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

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

Editor Addi Lloyd takes readers through a virtual tour of different photos captured by students at Dyersburg High School

Reporter Lainee Robey shares the exciting win that both basketball teams shared!

Sofia Roy - Reporter Photos by Sofia Roy All good things come with practice, and that is exactly how the BETA competition works. For the last few weeks, competitors have been feverishly preparing for the BETA convention. This year, students are competing in large-group talent, engineering, robotics, and many other competitions. This takes time and energy that the BETA students are willingly giving. For the robotics competition, they have to build a robot, a set, an

Online Editor Addison Lloyd highlights seniors' achievements and the awards given.

Trojan Torch reporter Lillian Davis highlights different Christmas drinks- from a delicious Sprite to an energizing Alani, Davis covers all sorts of "holiday-approved" drinks!

Trojan Torch reporter Izzie Odom takes readers through the first CTE tour of the 2025 academic school year.

Trojan Torch editor Bailey Nolen brings readers through her and other seniors ' struggles with uncertainty about the future. Follow along as the Class of 2026 begins their journey, asking the question: "Now What?"

Trojan Torch reporter McKoyler Thach introduces many in-state travels for fall. Want to go hiking but don't want to travel 6+ hours? Read here to find Tennessee opportunities!!

Trojan Torch reporter Tera Hepler dives into the deeply emotional blues album "Tell Mama" by Etta James.