Mississippi orders flags half-staff after Dolly Parton family post

A Facebook post from a Mississippi official said the state will fly flags at half-staff at the request of President Donald J. Trump as it prays for Dolly Parton’s family.

The post called Parton “an American music icon” and “an even better person,” and said, “Mississippi is praying for Dolly Parton’s entire family. At the request of President Donald J. Trump, I’ve ordered flags to be flown at half-staff.”

Dolly Parton is a country music singer-songwriter and philanthropist whose career has spanned decades and who remains a prominent cultural figure in the United States. Her work in music and charitable efforts has made her widely recognized beyond the entertainment industry.

Flying flags at half-staff is a traditional sign of mourning or respect, often ordered by government officials in response to significant events or at the request of national leaders. The Facebook post did not provide additional details about the circumstances prompting the prayer or the flag order.

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