Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has ordered flags to fly half-staff statewide in honor of the late Dolly Parton.
Reeves’ order follows a request by President Donald Trump for flags across the country to be lowered to pay respects to one of the most memorable performers in U.S. entertainment history.
“An American music icon. An even better person. Mississippi is praying for Dolly Parton’s entire family,” Reeves wrote on social media. “At the request of [President Donald Trump], I’ve ordered flags to be flown at half-staff.”
An American music icon. An even better person.
Mississippi is praying for Dolly Parton’s entire family.
At the request of @POTUS, I’ve ordered flags to be flown at half-staff. pic.twitter.com/Mvz9pxTZS6
— Governor Tate Reeves (@tatereeves) August 25, 2026
The country music legend passed away at age 80, her nephew Bryan Seaver announced on behalf of the family on Tuesday. Best known for hits like “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors” and “I Will Always Love You,” along with her iconic blonde wigs, skin-tight outfits, and infectious personality, Parton became one of the entertainment industry’s shining stars.
Parton even left her mark in Mississippi. Her last performance in the Magnolia State occurred in August 2023 at the Ellis Theater in Philadelphia. The venue is part of Marty Stuart’s Congress of Country Music. Parton and Stuart were notably good friends.
As for the governor’s order, flags will be lowered on Tuesday evening and remain that way for one week.
