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Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams defied a half-staff directive for Dolly Parton, arguing the flag-raising gesture should be reserved for military heroes and major national figures. He cites Mississippi Home Rule and says local leaders should use their judgment, while acknowledging Parton’s contributions; the move drew social-media backlash even as President Trump and Gov. Reeves ordered half-staff.
Insiders say Taylor Swift extended an olive branch to Blake Lively by inviting her to Swift's wedding, signaling a possible reconciliation after past tensions surrounding Lively's legal drama and their previously close friendship.
King Charles III reportedly invited Harry and Meghan to stay at a royal residence and offered security during their July UK visit, signaling a potential thaw after years of estrangement as the couple plans to bring Archie and Lilibet for Invictus Games–related events.
Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling's wedding reportedly featured a subtle gesture toward absent royals Harry and Meghan, signaling a conciliatory mood within the royal circle despite their non-attendance.
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.
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.
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.