Rumor Shakes Up North Gulfport

[HeeBGBz]

http://www.wlox.com/global/story.asp?s=6851579&ClientType=Printable

An out of control rumor had dozens of people lined up outside of a local community center in hopes of getting some help.

Friday morning, people were waiting outside of the Isaiah Fredericks Center for money to help rebuild their homes. People started coming as early as 6 a.m. because they heard celebrities were handing out checks to help them rebuild their homes.

"People was calling stating that they was giving out money down here today, some NFL players, then they said Tyra Banks," said Lausunda Clark.

From Tyra Banks to Oprah Winfrey, the list of stars rumored to be here to help South Mississippians was endless.

I was one of the dumbasses that showed up with my FEMA number. Hell, it was worth a shot. I heard the Oprah version of the rumor. Sux that I used up gas that I shouldn't have wasted driving over there. It was sad to see all the hopeful faces turn to disappointment. Mine included. Some people are just mean to start rumors when people are hurting and need help.

[uppityperson]

1. the whole thing sux.

[Suich]

2. That's really mean.

What is a "FEMA number?"

[uppityperson]

3. It is the number FEMA gave you after you registered with them after Katrina

Once you got into their system (for assistance, yeah, right), they gave you a number so as to keep track of who wasn't getting what assistance.