Poverty in Hattiesburg, Mississippi

[@lenhowl]

All the money the US sends to other countries they should keep for their own people.

[@dibakarchakraborty8712]

Len Howl they send military aid for warmongering...

[@DiegoSanchez-yn5kb]

Dibakar Chakraborty, the democrats are giving free housing, money, and free healthcare to illegal aliens. You can blame them for not helping our citizens and Military Veterans. President Trump, is trying to change that. #TRUMP2020

[@stacitowery3475]

So our government should provide them with a better life? How do you think the cycle of poverty began in the first place?

[@latoyanelson2960]

Len Howl yes I’ve always said this it makes no since at all

[@msnangiej]

BullDog Jackson Trump ain’t doing ish for poor black people. He loves poor white people tho so enjoy

[@reneemartin9387]

My grandmother taught me as a young girl never laugh at anyone, you don't know what they been threw, it can happen to anyone. Get your education and skills and work hard while you are young. Don't drink,smoke or gamble , this will make you broke. 2nd Wisdom: always pay your rent on mortgage on time. Have life insurance car insurance and home or renter insurance. you need shelter, buy food in bulk. Always save your money, live frugal. Buy a home you can afford, on one salary, fix it up little by little. Take care of what you have. Clean your house or apartment each week. Wash and dry your dishes every night, you will never have bugs. Never leave garbage in the house. Put your garbage in the trash cans tied it up outside. Learn to cook your food, grow herbs and vegetables. Income tax money can fix things about the house. Have hope and faith, be strong. Learn how to paint and fix your place, my husband and I were young when we brought our house, we painted our house, inside and outside. it was a lot of work, but it was worth it, my parents and grandmother helped with the cleaning. You can do it also. Remember if you don't work hard when you are young, you get no Social Security, or a pension. what is going to happen to your life when you get these people age. Peace and love to all, get wisdom and knowledge.

[@lilliansanders5470]

Renee Martin well said grandma right

[@he.6761]

Amen

[@couleuredgirl6314]

Renee Martin ❤️

[@sarahford4710]

Renee Martin wonderful ❤❤❤

[@Serenityafterall]

As they say "What Goes Up Can Come Down" ‼‼ Remember this because You NEVER know when it can happen to YOU ‼‼

[@monicahatfield2459]

People dont judge others until you walked in their shoes.I lived that way all my life growing up,And stil poor.l

[@terrigurganus3560]

Are u still having problems now

[@elainebird58]

You sound proud🙄

[@crazychannel1478]

me too sis

[@williamchaplin8515]

Yes your are right i was told. Long time ago the time a person take judging or criticisming they could tell or teach aperson to do better. Where i am from beaufort sc you have no job in town you carpool to hilton. Head sc. Real friends and family help you get job when opening comes up take your time repair you house where i am from we help each other lot of these small town these woman may think about looking for a man whom want to have something other than a one night stand

[@kidjustice7945]

I know houses in 3rd world countries but they dont keep their house like that and they are dirt poor

[@imhislady1014]

God Bless you Ms.Berry!!!...This woman has a beautiful spirit!!!...💞

[@angelabell8725]

I"m His Lady.She sure does just beautiful

[@greyline1012]

I wonder how this woman is today. God bless her.

[@eleanorhodge6656]

Grey Line ccwith

[@animation3xpayback372]

DOES ANYONE HAVE CONTACT INFORMATION ON HER? I don’t have much, but what I do have, I’m willing to share.

[@EmahSoSweetMBA]

@Xotica_ Simone1719 omg wow I sure wish I cld help

[@triples5822]

@Xotica_ Simone1719 What!? Well what was the purpose of this interview!

[@temekiafurlow6340]

@Xotica_ Simone1719 I know this sounds crazy bit what r some of the things they nees besides money if you know?

[@jackiebennett3649]

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PLEASE GIVE THIS WOMAN A HOUSE

[@klmammkm]

Yes because she atleast takes pride in what little she does have.

[@Poshgardenherbs]

Her eyes tell a deep story. God bless you sister ❤️❤️❤️

[@jdurao6112]

A bypass and two heart attacks? you have an angel on your shoulder!!

[@lordzedd79]

This is straight up heartbreaking!!!

[@mmdoz711]

lordzedd79 thats why we gotta help Our own ppl !!! They have been taken by whites there!!!!

[@natashachange6770]

Mary Mande Can't they get some financial help to locate, So they can get the HELL OUT OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI! THIS IS HEART BREAKING..WHERE ARE THE COUNTY & CITY OFFICIALS THEY'RE SUPPOSE TO HELP AS WELL...This just DOSE'NT make sense to me all the MONEY AMERICA HAS..LORD PLZ WATCH OVER THESE FAMILIES THEY NEED SO MUCH HELP...WE COMPLAIN OUT PETTY MESS, IMAGINE LIVING IN THESE CONDITIONS..GOD BLESS💖💖

[@natashachange6770]

Mary Mande Relocate**Typo error

[@MOTHEGREAT1981]

natashachange67 the mayor who happened to be AA helped ppl get their houses fixed hattiesburg has flourished.

[@natashachange6770]

MO Thank God!! Now that's some good news..Thank you..❤🌹❤🌹❤🌹

[@charlesmichael9188]

I wonder what the people conducting the walk through did for her that very day?

[@EmahSoSweetMBA]

Exactly!!

[@styxvxn4435]

I was wondering the same

[@kingsaintides7227]

Like what? Theyre not rich😐 all they can do is document the story to bring attention

[@heavyjersey]

Exploited her.

[@auriusblancheman9623]

Exactly she gets paid for posting on KZbin she could help them out easily..

[@billwhitaker8021]

This is the first time seeing this video. I cried when I saw this poor woman and her living conditions. I pray she was helped and gotten out of these horrible conditions! Such a sweet lady. God Bless you Ms. Berry

[@sherryruffin625]

This is sad it brings tears to my eyes to see people live that way

[@sable8725]

This video was made years ago but this is 😭. This lady deserves so much better. We should consider all human beings in need like our own family.

[@DjSicEm]

RIP she died several years ago…

[@jenkinslakesha]

How is she going to buy the materials needed to fix her home? It's not free! It's easy to criticize and make ignorant comments but when will we start to see this lady is us. The average American family is 1 paycheck away from homelessness. Or did you fail to see this with the recent car industry and banking bailouts, housing market crash, etc. Judgment is cheap, helping costs something. If you have nothing positive to say then please don't say anything.

[@ericbellins5092]

I would love ❤️ a update on this wonderful family??? Im going to pray for this family everyday. 🙏

[@deelee5244]

She on Facebook

[@rembeadgc]

IMO, this should be embarrassing to no one other than those people who she let into her house and the people in her community. Did I see a NOI guy there, dressed in garb? If so, where's the delegation of men sent to that sister's house to take an inventory of her needs and see to it that they are met? Assuming that she has no husband, sons or male relatives. None of this stuff is anything that the "government" is supposed to take care of. Where's the delegation from the church (or churches). Where's the community organization, put together to see to the needs of those who can't take care of themselves? Where I grew up, in the country, we took measures to stop up all the holes around the house to keep snakes out. An periodically burned sulfur to drive them away. If you saw one, you dealt with it. That's life in the country. This is what you do if you live in the country. Snakes live in the country just like people do. Look, I lived around folks and homes just like her's growing up. People in the community stepped up and helped out, if they were allowed, and if the people in need weren't trifling. There is much more to these stories than an 8 minute video can address. Again, poverty of the heart, mind and spirit needs to be addressed more than anything else.

[@nawattabrown6708]

Awesome....completely agree

[@sumnersumner38]

The house is not in great shape, but some wood, nails , locks and other basics could make it more livable.Also,the critical piece family, neighbors to do the work. Some improvement is a starting place and motivator.

[@curlytoes79]

This woman is probably suffering from depression, esp living in that house and not being able to work, which is why her home isn't very clean. Depression makes it hard to keep up with housework.

[@davidhouston4730]

curlytoes79 people like you make me wonder if theirs any morality or even hope for the human race. Nothing is more discussing to me then a privileged, unmoral person that believes that they have a voice for this type of poverty. You need a reality Check!

[@lawranew5125]

Wow

[@ZachVanHarrisJR]

I used to live in Hattiesburg, still have family down there on my fatherside, peace and one love ✌❤🤗

[@sOnlight67]

Poverty truly destroys a mind.

[@janiceharris6219]

This seems more like the 50s and 60s when Robert Kennedy went on his tour. The more things change, the more they stay the same. Sad situation.

[@Banksofamerikkka]

God bless this beautiful black woman she's a queen a strong black goddess 🙏🏽🙌🏽 god bless her strong heart ❤️✊🏿

[@gearjammer4779]

WhoSold Tv She’s not a Queen. She’s a Dumbass. A smart person would pack up and leave a dump like that. No sympathy here! SMH

[@RellySmoove]

I love that black love. I feel black ppl nowadays too worried about interracial affairs. We gotta help our own first.

[@MrRed-tf7bv]

Queen? Where's her kingdom then, you ignoramus.

[@patriciapowell1560]

This lady deserves so Much more than this. Such a humble spirit. Lord Jesus help her In the ways that she Needs to be helpand Help her to know that We should have no Idols,God said there Should be no other God's be for him This is in reference To her saying Martin Luther King is her idol. He was a great black Figure but he is not One to worship,am not judging,just sharing,there are things we have in Our homes can stop Our blessings. I pray nothing but the Best for this lady she Deserves it,Lord protect her.🙏

[@carolynforney3398]

Even the cats on the front porch look emaciated.

[@ZachVanHarrisJR]

💯

[@stacitowery3475]

I missed that. Why would you have pets when you can't take care of yourself?

[@ZachVanHarrisJR]

dang

[@janetmcabee]

Those might just be strays or maybe they keep the rats away.

[@stacitowery3475]

@@janetmcabee They're absolutely strays, but there must not be too many rats😄

[@quantaviatalley3156]

This is where My Maternal Great Grandfather 👴🏾 Leo “Buddy” Payne was from Hattiesburg, Mississippi and Collins Mississippi area. His Mother name was Mamie Payne, 2 Brothers Doc and Pink Payne, 1 Sister. I, was told that He was Geechee. He was a medium height dark docile man with beautiful hair. Strong 💪🏾 big hands. I sure do miss him. He lived to be 99 years old born October 10, 1887 Hattiesburg Mississippi.

[@tiny0665]

That place is dangerous. She needs a decent home.

[@ohmeowzer1]

Poor woman her living situation is pitiful...breaks my heart

[@shelbymoore396]

Love her faith, and yes GOD is able

[@taratheus9214]

Mrs. Berry needs to leave MS and come to TN and get her a nice and clean income based apt with my help. I hate to see this lady having to go thru this and the darn cats looking at her like she walked into their home.🤦

[@taratheus9214]

@Maya Scott Ripley and I lived in Jackson for about 7 yrs until I moved back home.

[@mmdoz711]

It could happen to all of us .!!!!!! !

[@Al-ht5pi]

These houses are old and original. These landlords and the county should be held accountable for actually letting people live like this.

[@monicahatfield2459]

I know how she lives,Because I live in A house that is over a hundred years old and falling in.I,m on disable and worked hard all my life.I have A lot of health problems,But I live in TN.

[@vusumuzi_mathumo]

like meth????

[@monicahatfield2459]

Vusumuzi Mathumo-Githendu You said the word,Does that mean that is what you do.

[@tammywines9771]

Monica I know what you mean baby. Ppl like to talk Shit but most are just one or 2 paychecks away from losing everything.

[@pamelaworley4122]

@@tammywines9771 you are so right. People who judge people because of them being poor, should thank God for not being in the same situation. Instead of judging reach out to help.

[@bigvalley4987]

Vusumuzi Mathumo-Githendu That is the Wet People using crack...

[@athenafloyd8812]

Help me, please I also live here in Hattiesburg, Ms. And I am on a fixed income . I have been trying for about 11 months too get my own place to live in. I am in a program here but I know that I can do better. Please Help Me!!!

[@user-py6td6kg5w]

Breaks my heart, I live in Hattiesburg also, this is sad and happens everywhere. Mississippi is scorching in summer, right now the heat index is 104. People should not have to live like this.

[@jjackeeeKooKz]

K Bri I’m thinking about moving to Hattiesburg, MS in November but seeing this 😳 OMG. Should I??? Is it safe??

[@susanarrington9371]

@@jjackeeeKooKzI hope you came here and saw this is not Hattiesburg! Only a small group have homes that need work! It is a beautiful town and retirement community! This was years ago!

[@camibami]

You know ,one of the saddest things is that they are sure to point out that she has worked, she is medically unable, etc etc. I know that is because she doesn't want to be seen as a "freeloader",and she is very proud, but damn, that makes me sad. Are we so jaded and cold in the US that we won't help anyone who hasn't worked 3 jobs and had two heart attacks? How about just because its the right thing to do, as humans?? Should anyone live this way, in the US, in 2011?

[@ChanellJWilson]

seeing that photo of Dr. King reminds me of what he said to Harry Belafonte, "I think we have integrated into a burning house". Thank you for sharing, I had no idea this was going on to our people. Will be praying and looking into what I can do to help.

[@davidhouston4730]

Chanell J. Wilson makes me realize my struggles aren't shit, and I need to grow in order to give back and fight against this evilness.tears almost traveled down my cheek when I seen the circumstances of this poor woman. This also reminds me how strong we are

[@jbalmir01]

King realized too late the error of his ways and that he was misled by his masters and in turn led us to our demise. I never supported this man's endeavors, as Brother Malcolm said, its a fool's errand

[@jjoonniicce]

GOD come through for this lady 2 heart attacks and surgery

[@tanker1960]

Used to train at Camp Shelby, Miss. There are some humble, beautiful people there. I love them very much. May TMH avenge them of all, their enemies! Hold on time is short for us that believe! The Eastern Diamond Back, does not play, especially in the spring! I know!

[@bintab8615]

God bless this women.

[@jslack8973]

I pray this young man has been left with a humbling impression!

[@tru3luv250]

Now in 2023, is there an update. Did this family receive any type of help since this filming was done?

[@EarthQueen-1111]

No they didn’t. They stay right around the corner from my grandmother.

[@ifeayomirembe8275]

So the house the same

[@EarthQueen-1111]

@@ifeayomirembe8275 worse

[@cherishachenelle2212]

Many counties/cities in Mississippi do not have "Slum Lord" Ordinances in place. There is nothing that forces landlords/property owners to maintain their rental property. These landlords/property owners are allowed to charge whatever they want In rent for houses that are in horrible condition. If you want to help people like this lady, go to your local city hall and check to see what kind of ordinance is in place to protect renters. If there isn't one then go to your city council meetings and demand that an ordinance be put in place. Many people living in poverty just need the chance to get out, they need the protection of their city, and the support of the community. Pressuring city officials to adopt an ordinance that provides some guidelines for landlords/property owners have to follow will at least ensure that the houses are not falling apart around the people living in them.

[@deelee5244]

True

[@m14monroe]

you find poverty in every corner of the earth, even in some of the richest cities. The cause is a combination of being dealt a bad hand in life, and either not caring or not able to improve the situation.

[@carrissiamartin5290]

I am from Hattiesburg Mississippi and I no there are programs that help fix homes like this i dnt know where she actually live in hattiesburg but this has got to b just for a video

[@angelabell8725]

Carrissia Martin maybe if you could send her the info so she can get the help she needs.I hope they are not exploiting her.She needs help

[@isiahbethel5956]

Something to think about when we complain about what we don't have. We can help one another instead of killing one another. Raise the minimum wage!

[@rss7329]

I love the cute kitties!!😀💗

[@BigBL5150]

😁

[@theythinkidontknow1975]

WHERE IS THIS LADY TODAY SEPTEMBER 19,2019?

[@queenmaleficent6808]

Someone said she still live there with all her grandchildren and their kids same condition.. SMH

[@ladyrealness1276]

@@queenmaleficent6808 Ikr I am just shook and look how many views the video has... I swear it's a damn shame

[@carolk6002]

This seems to be a very lovely, proud and hard working woman. I don't even know where to start with all the gut wrenching poverty and sad, sad stories in Mississippi and other southern states. It would be a great idea if whomever is the landlord would just tear down that place and rebuild a better dwelling. He could even build as a triplex and have housing for three families. That would be a start.

[@angelabell8725]

Carol K she also should consider Mobile hosing (as they are beautiful) or housing facilities for the ederly as she has health problems.I"m sending prayers and hugs bless her heart.

[@africalankjjjg5899]

The government havr money to spend all over the world.except to help poor people in this usa

[@dorisjones4865]

Jesus Ik her. Shes a Sweet Caring lady. I live in Hattiesburg ms N I didn't know. Lord Jesus she deserves more bc I seen her as a giver.Helping ppl I'm Praying for this Blessed Kind Woman She needs better living asst. 🙏🙏🙏😞😞😞

[@charchartime1701]

Doris please find out so we can help! I pray she gets out soon. I would donate.

[@lorriemagrini492]

Heartbreaking that this is in the USA. I wonder if this precious woman is still alive, and if she received any type of assistance to repair or even better, move from that home. She worked THREE jobs before being stricken unable to work. No wonder her health took a hit. And when she hung her head in the beginning because she couldn't remember the interviewers name. No shame on you beautiful lady....you have no one to impress, and your faith that GOD is able.....just humbling. I pray her living situation has improved, and I hope the young college student took away something far more valuable than a degree could offer🙏

[@deerichardsonbrooker436]

She need to contact USDA SHE COULD CONTACT THEY WILL HELP HER WITH HER HOME. IF SHE LIVES IN A RURAL AREA.

[@ryankines9407]

Not being from Mississippi i don't know the way it works but if it's the poorest state wouldn't there be low cost of living? If that's the case wouldn't taxes be low and if not can't there be something done to lower them to bring in some factories and warehouses, jobs that don't require any education....it appears on these videos that no one is on welfare so i would assume most would want to work. It's just a thought it's ridiculous we spend all this money on everything but helping our own people. It might be poor here but i was just recently homeless in Cincinnati living under a bridge, I would love to have lived in one of those dilapidated buildings. It seems that people help each other out here and definitely make due with what they have. Being homeless in Cincinnati most people look the other way, there's even hate crimes committed against the homeless. I love the land and the people down here and would love to see work come to this state, i want to stay here but couldn't if i wasn't working. There's no way i could be homeless down here, i couldn't imagine....also while I'm rambling on the people of flint, MI still have POISONOUS WATER! I wish we could work together and fix this country!

[@ThePoacherz]

My Grandmother's house never looked this bad! This is why they changed mayors! A slum lord's paradise!

[@lesliesmith5797]

Miss Berry is a lovely lady. I hope she can get some help because she is not lazy. People sometimes need help.

[@renairs2894]

10 yrs. later, I pray that she is living better...Some of us don't understand how blessed we are. My grandparents LEFT MS. in the 1940's headed NORTH...for that I thank GOD! and pray

[@karenchastain9789]

Where is her family? Does she even have one?

[@angel_dawn_morningstar]

where is Okrah Windfree when you need her ? ..Oh wait ..that's right ..she's building schools in Afrika ..SMH

[@onetravlnnurse]

So she shouldnt help the girls in Africa?

[@stormcop55]

I actually live five minutes from Hattiesburg. This story is all too familiar, and unfortunately, all too common, especially in the State of Mississippi!

[@cherilynsanford1630]

Snakes in the house is not because of poverty. The holes in the floor can be repaired.

[@tbwms3243]

It takes money to make repairs.

[@Carolinas_SweetTea]

And what’s sad is these slums still want rent money for the beat in falling in houses that they rent out. There’s a housing authority in Shelby Nc by the name of Harrill and associates. I am from Shelby Nc and I was looking for reasonable pricing for rent and housing and this place rents in the baddest parts of towns and the worst of the houses and collect $ off of people for poor living conditions and I get so sick of that!! How do you rent to people with a falling in home and holes and roaches and rats and snakes☝️ I don’t understand how you could greedily do that in the US? I don’t. And now I’m in SC and the beauty of the state is only a vision. I am living with my boyfriend now and his home is old and need so many repairs yet and still the rent office wants theirs and it kills me because we as a couple work so hard to pay these bills and it’s not worth it but we can’t afford anything else here because the rent is high as hell in SC if you wanna love decent you gotta pay big money I mean big big money. One bedrooms go for 700 or better round here and I’m a damn waitress my boyfriend does landscaping work and I feel so bad for him because he is the main payer of bills in the home and it’s just too much with all the bills we have and the insurance the gas the maintenance of everything we pay out of pocket and the electric bill is so high in this Trailor it is insane! I cry a lot because you don’t know what to do and who to reach out to for help??? A lot of people are living this way and it’s not just in Mississippi I tell you that straight up!!! All of us are tacking our house up round here and making the best of what we have because it’s a fight with the state and authorities.... the Trailor I stay in is very old and don’t get me wrong I love the way it is made and everything about the vintage Trailor but it is so old that it is falling apart I mean literally. Anyway this isn’t about me RN this is about Mrs berry and I will be doing all I can to reach out to her!!!! I don’t have much but god knows I’ll send what I have to Mississippi. If we don’t come together ain’t no use in discussing this matter. If 1 million people sent $1 to Mrs berry just think of how that would help her. Please y’all let’s come together??? Please? Just send $1 to this woman please and I’ll be checking to make sure it’s legit and ain’t nobody tryna get money for these you tube videos and splitting checks that are for her... cause oh they out here lurking. Believe that part! If God’s will I will be checking on this matter. I ask god to give us as people willing and hearts to help one another at this time. If we don’t help each other we have nothing here is the US. Understand that.

[@davidhouston4730]

This makes me realize how pg13 my life is. I've always had the desire in commiting my life into helping people in an effective manner. Unfortunately idk where and how to start. It's a daym shame that luxury is more important than morality, in this cold world.

[@tracylyons1284]

I hope these ppl get the housing that they need

[@audreyledbetter4481]

I hope ms berry has long moved away since this video.

[@markbrezzell2923]

This is tragic. A heart patient and her grandkids should not be living in a house in this condition.

[@actrustjesus]

This is so sad. Did you or will you do a follow-up story on her? How is she doing now?

[@doylenetarver2631]

What is being done through the state of Mississippi to assist this women? In addition what is she doing to help herself. This appears to be years of poverty. I pray she can get some help. Mississippians, what is the solution to this BIG problem?

[@ZachVanHarrisJR]

The mayor Dupree, who is AA, in Hattiesburg, has stepped up to help alot of the poor struggling residents in the city there, peace and one love ✌❤

[@gloriabradley6205]

They have a program in Hattiesburg Mississippi you go to the courthouse and ask for financial help for is there at the courthouse it's a program I don't really know the name of the program but if I had $1000000 it would not be enough to be a blessing to help God's people that's my prayer that the Lord will bless me financially I'm disabled I had two strokes and three heart attacks but God know my heart if I had 250 million dollars right now I will be a blessing to the church to the community far and wide

[@msjuandele2005]

gloria Bradley 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💕💕💕

[@ZachVanHarrisJR]

Peace and one love ✌❤🤗

[@golgoglass8024]

lol donate that money to the church and watch it disappear with the pastor driving a brand new car, sounds legit

[@b1k2q34]

Agreed. I would never give money to a faith based organization.

[@cameronmccullough7687]

STOP JUDGING YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IT'S LIKE TOO LIVE LIKE THIS MY HEART BREAKS FOR THIS LADY AND KIDS ARE INNOCENT BE CAREFUL CAUSE GOD WILL BRING HER UP AND YOU CAN BE IN THE SAME SITUATION THIS WORLD LACKS EMPATHY OR CARE OR LOVE SAD

[@karl28560]

That Malcolm X in uniform should take up a collection and call the colored brothers to pitch in their skills to get things fixed.

[@thomasbooker9534]

karl28560 2044 times up!!!! Lol

[@jackiebennett3649]

karl28560 ain’t no fixing that. New house

[@rayamoooooo685]

Martin King??

[@1goldbaby]

you say that this "does not have anything to do with Mississippi " but this modern day deep poverty IS happening in Mississippi....and it is unbelievable that the "state "and health department allow people to live in these conditions....

[@tarapasco3746]

1goldbaby look up who were the “ elected officials” up until last year. Corruption and greed are the problem, Democrat run cities are all this way.

[@galacticwarrior7573]

Can we have updates?

[@lindajackson7310]

I know I'm blessed I learned from God he's still teaching me 🙏🙏❤️ changes things you have to know God for yourself talking to him do what he wants you to do he seees us he's in us not to hurt he died for us ☮️💯💯💯👀❤️❤️❤️

[@zariah9922]

What happened to this production?

[@vondawhite1400]

She looks so worn and torn. She's hanging on a rope so thin...May help come swiftly...if it hasn't already. I've never seen eyes like hers. Tiredness, sadness, overwhelmed. I wish I could help...but in the meantime I will pray for her and the others going through the struggle. Figure out if there some type of donation that could be given.

[@teresagary7158]

This is RIDICULOUS!! How does the STATE allow this to occur with its residents?? Where is the ACCOUNTABILITY?? GOD YOU ARE ABLE!!

[@dorianramsey41]

Rattle snake Jesus Christ

[@xavierclayton9990]

Opens the door and the cat is looking like what snake ?

[@maegardnermills4292]

On limited income and no disability for my husband and me. Weather damage. It happens to many people. We make do and still need a volunteer or two. It's hard to hire handymen. I know you will be greatly helped.

[@elenacarter2999]

Whatever happened to this woman? I pray that she was able to move from that house, my heart really goes out to her.

[@lesterandrews1894]

I could fix up that house for her , It wouldn’t be perfect. But I could make it much more livable. Appliances and everything, I live in Mississippi, just reach out 🙏

[@charchartime1701]

God bless! I hope n pray she got out.

[@THouze-sm5kt]

Im from Hattiesburg the next time I visited home. Im going to look this woman up.

[@jacquelinesmith8582]

Did you find her?

[@THouze-sm5kt]

@@jacquelinesmith8582 Morning, I found this article on KZbin after I had taken a vacation to Hattiesburg in June visiting my mother & father. Im planning a trip for Christmas. Mostly definitely im going to look her up. Its not a problem with me finding her because my cousin is a over the police department. I pray her situation is different now rather than watching this video. She doesn't deserve that after all the hard work she has done .

[@jacquelinesmith8582]

@@THouze-sm5kt thank you so much..if you do let me know please. Pray for my area of Florida we are getting ready for a hurricane..

[@THouze-sm5kt]

@@jacquelinesmith8582 God will protect every one in Florida & Most definitely I'll keep you in my prayers . I believe it only going to alot of rain.

[@deelee5244]

She on Facebook

I have many family at Mississippi and Thank God that I wasn't born or raised from there, Born and Raised from Chicago.

[@terryharnarine492]

Missionaries ask for money from American charities and donation to help other countries and turn a blind eye on what happening in Mississippi, shame on politician to allow Americans born in Mississippi living worse than third world countries, I felt sorry for those people living conditions, no heat,no hot water ,no food, broken down homes,no jobs, what a life

[@ttlola5515]

Wow,she is a hard working lady. She is stress, I believe that's why she had 2 heart attacks. I pray and hope she receives some type of assistants. God bless her

[@wandawilliams9081]

I’m not sure what year this is . Watching this lady I want to just hug her tight and assure her everything will be alright and be in a position to provide her a better life poor dear breaks my heart😢

[@maryhudson3420]

wanda williams me too Jesus bless your heart😘

[@rubywise1760]

Ooo WOW I used to live in Hattisburg when I was a little girl sad 💔

[@Andrea-wk9ws]

So did they help her or just exploit her?!? Where is the follow up video?

[@area3eventing626]

its crazy places like hattieburg which are 1 hour away from where i live are in such poverty. im so blessed to live in decent areas of mississippi.

[@tiffanyjefferson6392]

area3eventing its not all bad, I live in MS as well. We are blessed. I love where I'm from.

[@MOTHEGREAT1981]

Alot of ppl in hattiesburg recieved help through the mayor who happened to be an AA. This man help the city of hattiesburg alot...This lady also received help but Idk if it was from the mayor or the ppl filming this.

[@1goldbaby]

to oakvalebob, I could not find your response to reply back to on this site, but answering your question "my state/govenor nor the health department would ever allow people to live in these conditions.the health department would condemn the houses, the state has mandated laws for public housing and housing . This is unreal that people are living like this , do u kno if things are better for them in 2013?

[@misamisa2677]

does she rent cause if she does that is horrible of the owners. i wish i could help

[@oneofakind6157]

God bless her I pray things get better for her

[@michellebaker2061]

This video is 10 yrs old now but if I had saw this video after it had just been recorded. I would have told that woman get your stuff out of the house and im going to help you get a decent trailer house 🏠. This is awful. The US has to do better.

[@jjackeeeKooKz]

2 miles from the school 😮 I was thinking about moving to Hattiesburg, MS. 😳

[@russellwillis6663]

I was also thinking about moving there also. This gives u a second though

[@1goldbaby]

I am not understanding why this lady has to go around interviewing the people where are the leaders of this city? are they not aware that their people are living in these conditions? this is unreal in this day and age... doesn't the state of Mississippi have programs for the less fortunate to help? I am so not understanding this....

[@deelee5244]

Yes but when you have a crooked governor or Mayor pocketing everything hburg is a run down city.

[@misamisa2677]

if i knew snakes r there i would not be able to sleep

[@oakvalebob]

this has nothing to do with just Mississippi, poverty is a problem in every state although we are the poorest state in the union. The only programs available are food stamps and welfare and they do not address living conditions. Habitat for Humanity does but its not a government program.. Its not hard to understand some people either cant or wont do better for themselves and thus live like she does

[@sherrypierce27]

Once again how can we help where is this family now

[@brandythornton6738]

Gathering hearts

When I stayed with my sister rent was over 500 for an apartment at westover I n Hattiesburg

[@stevenmcgee3131]

Love Mystic,And what you trying to say?say it.

[@Serenityafterall]

Who is the Landlord and What happens after the Help ??!

[@nayantpuri6846]

i have tried to help but no response

[@AntoinetteHarrell]

Nayant, I can be reached at 504.858.4658.

[@theclasmalls1051]

Antoinette Harrell can you still be reached at this number .Are there any way to send help to the people that you interview?