DOLLY PARTON RETURNS TO PUBLIC EYE TO CELEBRATE OPENING DAY AT DOLLYWOOD . (PHOTO).

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 Dolly Parton returns to public eye to celebrate opening day at Dollywood     Dolly Parton made her first public appearance in months to celebrate the opening day of Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, on Friday. The country music icon reflected on the past year, a year after the death of her husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean, saying she is “doing good” and has been working to rebuild herself spiritually, emotionally, and physically after grieving and dealing with health issues that kept her from touring. Joined on stage by Dollywood president Eugene Naughton, Parton brought her trademark humor to the crowd, joking about rumors of a new husband while reaffirming her devotion to Dean. She also shared updates on her ongoing projects, including a new Broadway musical and her Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum in Nashville. Parton previewed the park’s 41st season, highlighting the upcoming NightFlight Expedition ride, a new “Run Dollywood” race weekend, an updated ...

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IS TRACEABLE TO DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY BACKGROUND-AMBODE.{PHOTOS}.

                                   Lagos State Governor.Mr Akinwunmi Ambode yesterday sunday identified dysfunctional family background as one of the major reasons for rising cases of domestic violence,just as he advocated the need for parents to imbibe in their wards the virtues of honesty,respect,morality,good neighborliness,peace and love.Governor Ambode,who spoke at the Lagos House at the family day celebration hosted by the State Government in commemoration of the International Family Day,also said a lot of acts of terror and violence that have ruptured global peace and security could be traced to the absence of strong family ties,and as such parents must spend time with their children no matter how difficult it may be.The Governor described the family as the smallest but most important unit of the society,saying things can only go right in the country if first addressed in the family.He said ''Most of the recorded incidence of domestic violence are as a result of dysfunctional family backgrounds.Our traditional family cohesion and bond has been weakened due to daily life challenges of trying to make ends meet.We must,as a matter of urgency,in spite of the demanding pace of life pause and find time to reconnect with our families.Our families need us;our children need us.The Family always provides emotional support in times of need.We have family members in need of emotional,physical and moral support.The support and encouragement given to a family member today can prevent a violent act of terror or suicide tomorrow''.More photos below.                     

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