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.
TL;DR
- 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.