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Mississippi Mayor Defies Half-Staff Order for Dolly Parton, Citing Flag Honor
politics1 month ago

Mississippi Mayor Defies Half-Staff Order for Dolly Parton, Citing Flag Honor

Olive Branch, Mississippi Mayor Ken Adams refused to lower the city’s flag to half-staff following Dolly Parton’s death, defying President Donald Trump’s national order. Adams argued that the half-staff gesture should be reserved for military heroes and major national leaders to preserve its significance. While he expressed respect for Parton, his stance sparked widespread criticism and debate over local autonomy versus national mourning protocols.

via wlbt.com|
#dolly-parton#flag-protocol#ken-adams
Mississippi Mayor Defies Trump's Flag Order for Dolly Parton, Citing Home Rule
politics1 month ago

Mississippi Mayor Defies Trump's Flag Order for Dolly Parton, Citing Home Rule

Ken Adams, the Republican mayor of Olive Branch, Mississippi, refused to lower the U.S. flag to half-staff for Dolly Parton, defying a directive from President Trump and Governor Tate Reeves. Adams argued that the gesture should be reserved for military heroes and national leaders, not celebrities, despite acknowledging Parton's impact. The decision sparked intense public backlash, with critics citing Parton's philanthropy and previous flag honors for other figures.

via New York Post|
#dolly-parton#half-staff#ken-adams
"Altercation Erupts in Kroger Parking Lot with Shots Fired"
crime2 years ago

"Altercation Erupts in Kroger Parking Lot with Shots Fired"

Shots were fired in the parking lot of a Kroger in Olive Branch, Mississippi, following an altercation between a man and a juvenile over a parking spot. A relative of the juvenile intervened and fired a gun, but no injuries were reported. Police quickly responded to the scene and detained individuals, with uncertainty about potential charges. Shoppers expressed surprise and concern over the incident in the typically calm suburb.

via WREG NewsChannel 3|
#crime#kroger#olive-branch
international-relations2 years ago

"EU's Diplomatic Dilemma: Navigating Hungary's Stance on Ukraine Aid"

The European Union has extended an olive branch to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in an effort to unlock aid for Ukraine. The move comes as the EU seeks to overcome Hungary's objections to a new mechanism that would link funding to respect for the rule of law. The EU is hoping to secure Hungary's support for the aid package, which is aimed at helping Ukraine's economy and countering Russian influence.

via Financial Times|
#aid#eu#international-relations
Gunfire Erupts at Mississippi Warehouses, Injuring One.
crime3 years ago

Gunfire Erupts at Mississippi Warehouses, Injuring One.

Shots were fired at a Ryder facility in Olive Branch, Mississippi, on Friday morning. The incident involved workers for a temporary staffing agency contracted to do work at the facility. One person was taken to the hospital in unknown condition. The facility is not in lockdown, but work has stopped, and employees will be sent home once the police give the go-ahead. The police are investigating the incident.

via Action News 5|
#crime#olive-branch#police-investigation