Mississippi mayor criticizes flag order for Dolly Parton

Olive Branch, Mississippi Mayor Ken Adams has publicly disagreed with President Donald Trump's order to fly all U.S. flags at half-staff in honor of country music legend Dolly Parton, arguing the gesture should be reserved for more limited, extraordinary circumstances. The dispute highlights a debate over the appropriate use of a national honor following the death of a beloved cultural figure. Parton, the 80-year-old singer and philanthropist, died on August 25, 2026, after a brief battle with cancer. Hours after her death was announced, President Trump issued a proclamation ordering all U.S.