Sound Off: July 1, 2026

Sun Herald readers weigh in on local and national topics.

No-bid contracts

Someone asked how no-bid contracts are being awarded and what happened to rules and oversight. The simple answer is that the rules apply to everyone except his highness Donald Trump and the Supreme Court, in their worst decision ever, agreed. We also have a Republican body of lawmakers, and I use the term loosely, who cower at the name Trump like the bunch of babies that they are.

Canal Road

For such a high traffic road, the City of Gulfport needs to upgrade their section of Canal Road. The guard rail posts are rotten and in some places has no grounds underneath them. Would suggest moving the road from 28th street to Turkey Creek Bridge four feet to the East to give enough shoulder for new posts and guard rail. At least repave the road. It is in horrible condition for such a high traffic road.

Climate change

While everyone rages about the economy and President Trump, no one is asking where all the money went for the Paris Climate Accord or mass migration? One in the same. It’s obvious that the middle of summer brings heat and our famous humidity. The heat dome is a new term created by the sky-is-falling Gretas who all of a sudden jumped on the free-Palestine movement. Newsflash: This is a natural phenomenon that actually happens every year. It’s south Mississippi and it’s hot.

Tunnels to Towers

It’s only $11 dollars a month. Tunnel to Towers might be the best nonprofit organization in history. For over a decade they’ve put forth 99% of all donations for veterans and first responders. This is one charity that is legitimate. I know you might think it’s like all the fraud that’s ripping the Medicare and Medicaid systems, but this organization is real, black or white, yellow or purple, it doesn’t matter. If you ask, and you need help, you will receive help. I’m a $11 a month proud.

Ruining paradise

I’ve spent many years in Biloxi as both active duty Air Force at Keesler AFB and as a retired military veteran. Biloxi was one of the most unique places that I had ever been, and I’ve been around the world. However, Biloxi has sold its soul to casinos and anyone who wants to destroy the beautiful Live Oak trees. I don’t believe that a chicken joint should be more important than majestic trees that cannot be replaced. Biloxi is not a good place to be anymore. Sadly, the misdirected powers to be are now in the process of destroying Woolmarket.

The peace president

I thought the war had ended and we had a treaty in place. Talk about fake news.

Stay away

Don’t dip your finger in the reflecting pool or Donald Trump’s little lapdog, Jeanine Pirro, will try to put you in jail for ten years. Trump will always find a scapegoat, because as we all have been told, he has never done anything wrong in his entire life. The Great Pool Debacle will live on in infamy.

Isn’t it obvious?

Men shouldn’t be playing women’s sports. No idea why this is such a controversy. It is, of course a completely separate issue from supporting LGBT rights and allowing people to live their lives as they choose.

What if ...

I’m just trying to follow the logic: If LeBron James, who has 40+ years of growth and building his body as a man, were to decide he wanted to identify as female and took the drugs to do so, would he be allowed into the WNBA? And would he score 200 points a game?

Why the Democrats lose

The Supreme Court has upheld state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletic teams. And when the Democrats come out against this, you’ll have a shining example of why they are going to lose in November.

It’s just not complicated

If you are born a male, there are many things you can do. You can dress like a woman if you like. You can live like a woman if you wish. But there is no world where you should be allowed to compete against women in athletic events.

The world knows

It has been refreshing to see so many videos on social media of foreign visitors being surprised at how great America is. It’s a shame Democrats can’t see that America for themselves.

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