Governor Kay Ivey orders flags to half-staff for Dolly Parton

Governor Kay Ivey issued this half-staff order for flags across Alabama in memory of Dolly Parton, describing the action as being in accordance with the Presidential Order.

The order honors Dolly Parton, who is identified in the source as a legendary American singer, songwriter, actress, businesswoman, and humanitarian. The governor’s statement says Parton passed away on August 25, 2026, at the age of 80.

The source directs that flags be lowered across the state of Alabama to half-staff effective at 6:00 p.m. today through sunset on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. It also states that flags should then be raised back to full staff.

The scope is statewide and applies across Alabama. The source text does not narrow the order to any counties, cities, or specific facilities.