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

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

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

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

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

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.

Izzy Odom - Reporter Senior year can feel like a countdown. It is filled with lasts, firsts and lessons that do not come from a workbook. Every football game, test and hallway conversation can mean a little more. While seniors enjoy the freedoms and exciting milestones, they also encounter stress, senioritis and many big decisions about the future. These are the ins and outs of senior year that can hopefully shape the most memorable chapter of high school. Some ins that

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

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