Sound Off: May 25, 2026
Sun Herald readers weigh in on local and national topics.
Memorial Day meaning
Memorial Day is not truly a day of celebration, but rather a day of remembrance, reflection, and gratitude. While many Americans gather with family and friends during the holiday weekend, the true purpose of Memorial Day is to honor the men and women of the United States Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Unlike festive holidays marked by joy and triumph, Memorial Day carries a solemn meaning because it recognizes lives lost, families forever changed, and the heavy cost of freedom. It is a day to pause, reflect, and show respect for those who never returned home, ensuring their sacrifice is remembered with dignity rather than simply treated as another occasion for recreation or entertainment.
Thanks, Kat
I just wanted to express how much I enjoyed Kat Bergeron’s wonderful story about the 19 presidents who visited the Coast. Her articles in the Sun Herald are always a delight to read, and this one was no exception. Kat, please keep up the fantastic work. Your writings truly brighten my day! And as they say, Virginia is just an email away, so I hope to continue seeing your engaging stories. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.
Quiet, please
Why do state and local police allow immature car owners to remove their mufflers and blast their car engines all hours of the day and night? Mississippi state law requires that “Every motor vehicle shall at all times be equipped with a muffler in good working order and in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual noise and annoying smoke. No person shall use a muffler cutout, bypass or similar device upon a motor vehicle on a highway.”
Don’t let the door hit you
So long Stephen Cobert, finally. Losing $40 million a year and blaming someone else doesn’t wash. But, yet, you choose some of the biggest bottom-feeders to send you off. The circle always completes itself.
Switcheroo
Today’s “annoying tinny sound during lunch“ came from a table with three adults and two children. But, surprise! The children were contentedly eating ice cream after their meals, and talking to each other, while the three adults ignored them and one another as they played their devices on speakerphone and bothered the rest of us trying to enjoy our lunches.
The midterms
It’s amusing how many amateur election clairvoyants write in claiming to know what the outcome of the mid-terms will be. Here’s my prediction: if any blue candidates dominate, Donald Trump will be screaming “rigged!” at the top of his lungs and all MAGA types will repeat ad nauseam.
Still open?
How can the Health Department allow a restaurant to stay open to the public when it has received 7 Cs in six years? This is a travesty.
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