Mississippi Mayor Sparks Debate Over Lowering Flag for Late Dolly Parton

Mississippi mayor Ken Adams is sparking fierce online debate after disagreeing with the White House’s decision to lower all American flags to half–mast in tribute to the late Dolly Parton. “I want to make something clear about the recent decision to lower the flags for Dolly Parton. First, there is no question that Dolly Parton was a great person,” Adams, the mayor of Oliver Branch, wrote via the town’s official Facebook page on Friday, August 28, addressing the presidential decision. “She brought happiness to millions of people and has done tremendous things for others thr...

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