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Mississippi Mayor Won’t Lower Flags For Dolly Parton, Says Honor Should Be ‘Selective’

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Mississippi Mayor Won’t Lower Flags For Dolly Parton, Says Honor Should Be ‘Selective’
HuffPost
HuffPost1 hrs ago
Mississippi Mayor Won’t Lower Flags For Dolly Parton, Says Honor Should Be ‘Selective’
Mississippi Mayor Won’t Lower Flags For Dolly Parton, Says Honor Should Be ‘Selective’  HuffPost
Fox News
Fox News5 hrs ago
Carrie Underwood honors Dolly Parton's faith and legacy during emotional concert tribute
Carrie Underwood fought back tears while honoring Dolly Parton at Tanglewood Music Center, and shared what the country music legend meant to her.
Toronto Star
Toronto Star6 hrs ago
Tennessee Volunteers to honor late Dolly Parton with a helmet sticker this season
Tennessee Volunteers to honor late Dolly Parton with a helmet sticker this season  Toronto Star
How Tennessee football will honor the late Dolly Parton this season
Tennessee football announced plans to honor the late Dolly Parton with a sticker on the back of the Vols helmets during the 2026 season, per coach Josh Heupel.Parton died on August 25. She was 80.“All that she’s meant across the world, this country, and certainly the Queen of East Tennessee,” Heupel said. “A lady that
Time
Time6 hrs ago
What We Know About ‘Dollyfest,’ the Festival Dolly Parton Planned to Host—and That’s Now Being Held in Her Honor
Dolly Parton planned to host and perform at the festival. Now, it's being held to honor her legacy.
ESPN
ESPN7 hrs ago
Volunteers to honor late Dolly Parton with helmet decal
Volunteers to honor late Dolly Parton with helmet decal  ESPN
Breitbart
Breitbart7 hrs ago
Tennessee Football to Honor Dolly Parton with Helmet Sticker in 2026
The Tennessee Volunteers will honor the late, great country music and native Tennessean Dolly Parton with a special helmet decal throughout the 2026 season.
The Athletic
The Athletic7 hrs ago
'Queen of east Tennessee': Vols set to honor Dolly Parton with helmet sticker
Vols coach Josh Heupel announced the tribute Monday, calling Parton the “queen of east Tennessee.”
CBS Sports
CBS Sports8 hrs ago
LOOK: Tennessee football to honor Dolly Parton with helmet sticker throughout 2026 season
The country music icon and philanthropist, who died at age 80, maintained deep connections to the university and performed Rocky Top at Neyland Stadium in 2023
Daily Mail
Daily Mail8 hrs ago
Dolly Parton's niece honors her 'granny' for 'loving' her like her own child after superstar's funeral
Dolly Parton's niece has shared a moving tribute to the country music icon after she was laid to rest at a service attended by her loved ones.
Republican Mayor Sparks Outrage With Dolly Parton Snub
Ron Jenkins / Getty Images The mayor of a small Mississippi town has sparked an uproar by refusing to lower the flag in honor of the late country singer Dolly Parton. Ken Adams, the Republican mayor of Olive Branch, announced his decision in a statement on Facebook after both President Donald Trump and Mississippi Gov
Hindustan Times
Hindustan Times13 hrs ago
Who is Ken Adams? Olive Branch, Mississippi Mayor faces fury from Dolly Parton fans; here's why
Mississippi Mayor Ken Adams sparked controversy by opposing the lowering of the American flag for Dolly Parton's death.
Newsweek
Newsweek1 days ago
Mayor Questions Lowering Flag To Honor Dolly Parton
Elected official of Olive Branch said the tribute should be “reserved for military heroes, fallen first responders, presidents."
The Oregonian
The Oregonian1 days ago
Why one Mississippi mayor refused to lower flags for Dolly Parton
A Mississippi mayor is facing backlash after opposing a decision to lower American flags in honor of Dolly Parton after her death.
New York Post
New York Post1 days ago
Mississippi mayor argues against lowering American flag for Dolly Parton after her death
President Trump and Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves ordered US and state flags flown at half-staff for one week after her death.
The Guardian
The Guardian2 days ago
Tennessee governor says he backs airport name change to honor Dolly Parton
Bill Lee says he favors proposal to rename Nashville’s international airport after legendary country singer Bill Lee, the Tennessee governor, on Friday said he favored a proposal to rename Nashville’s international airport after legendary country singer Dolly Parton, who died three days earlier at age 80. In a statemen
Salon
Salon2 days ago
The Dolly Parton covers everyone should hear
5 artists channeled the Queen of Country's spirit through their own
CBS News
CBS News2 days ago
Dolly Parton "loved being called the book lady," charity president remembers
Tonight, Nashville's Grand Ole Opry will remember Dolly Parton in a star-studded tribute. The beloved country singer was also celebrated for her humanitarian efforts, including her Imagination Library charity, which promoted literacy for young readers. The Dollywood Foundation president Jeff Conyers joined "CBS Saturda
MSNBC
MSNBC2 days ago
Dolly Parton’s legacy is a rebuke to RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine crusade
The anti-vaccine attacks on the country superstar are a grim reminder of who Trump put in charge of America’s public health.
NBC News
NBC News2 days ago
Tennessee moves to rename Nashville International Airport in Dolly Parton’s honor
Nashville International Airport could soon be renamed after Tennessee icon Dolly Parton, the governor and airport announced Friday.
Nashville airport could be renamed in honor of Dolly Parton
Gov. Bill Lee (R-TN) announced a proposal Friday to rename Tennessee‘s largest airport after the late Dolly Parton, the legendary singer whose death earlier this week rocked millions of fans across the United States. The Tennessee native died in Nashville on Tuesday at 80 after a brief battle with cancer, according to
Deadline
Deadline3 days ago
Tennessee Governor Proposes Renaming Nashville Airport In Honor Of Dolly Parton
As the world mourns Dolly Parton, Tennessee has plans to immortalize the late Queen of Country while welcoming visitors to Music City. On Friday, Gov. Bill Lee’s office announced a partnership with the Nashville International Airport (BNA) in conversations with Parton’s team to rename the airport in honor of the 11x Gr
USA Today
USA Today🏁 first to report3 days ago
Dolly Parton had perfect response to Barbara Walters' 'hillbilly' question
Dolly Parton had perfect response to Barbara Walters' 'hillbilly' question  USA Today