Olive Branch, Mississippi mayor declines to lower flags for Dolly Parton
The mayor of Olive Branch, Mississippi, is refusing to lower flags at city buildings in honor of Dolly Parton, arguing that the tradition of flying the flag at half-staff should be reserved for a narrower set of circumstances than celebrity deaths.
The mayor of Olive Branch, Mississippi, has decided against lowering city flags to honor Dolly Parton. He believes the tradition of flying flags at half-staff should be reserved for more significant circumstances. The mayor argued that celebrity deaths do not meet the criteria for this honor.
- Olive Branch, Mississippi mayor refuses to lower flags for Dolly Parton.
- Mayor argues half-staff flag tradition is for specific circumstances.
- Celebrity deaths are not considered sufficient reason for lowering flags.
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