MS State Order · Half-Staff
Flags at Half-Staff for Dolly Parton
August 25, 2026 – September 1, 2026
Governor Tate Reeves of Mississippi, in accordance with President Donald Trump's directive, ordered all flags of the United States and the State of Mississippi to be flown at half-staff on all buildings and grounds across the state for one week beginning at 6:00 PM on August 25, 2026, in honor and remembrance of Dolly Parton. The country music icon, songwriter, and philanthropist died on August 25, 2026, at the age of 80. Parton was recognized for her legendary music career spanning decades and her significant charitable contributions to education, literacy, and numerous humanitarian causes. President Trump called her death a true loss for millions of people, noting there has never been anyone like her.
Flag protocol
To fly the flag at half-staff, hoist the flag to the peak for an instant and then lower it to the half-staff position, and the flag should be raised to the peak again before it's lowered for the day.
Source: news.google.com
This state order follows a presidential proclamation: Flags at Half-Staff for Dolly Parton.