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Dolly Parton’s Final Chapter: The country icon was privately laid to rest in Nashville, with family confirming the small service and her burial beside Carl Dean. Her niece Lainey Mae Parton shared the emotional goodbye, while tributes kept pouring in—from the Grand Ole Opry’s star-studded memorial to artists covering her songs worldwide. Civic Debate Over Mourning: In Mississippi, Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams pushed back on lowering flags for Parton, arguing the gesture should be reserved for major national events—setting up a conversation about how communities mark cultural losses. Local Culture & Community: The Grand Ole Opry tribute drew a sold-out crowd and featured Carly Pearce, Jelly Roll and others in a butterfly-filled celebration of Parton’s legacy. Arts Beyond Music: In Tennessee, Hershey Felder’s new play “Rachmaninoff and the Tsar” highlights how composer stories are finding fresh life on stage. Health Care Watch: New Medicaid billing snapshots across Tennessee towns show shifting spending patterns, including big jumps in anesthesia, surgery, and durable medical equipment categories in multiple communities.

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