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Church of the Highlands rocked communities across Alabama, Georgia, and beyond this past Saturday! Get this: over 19,000 volunteers hit the streets for their annual Serve Day, tackling practical needs left and right. Think of it as a massive love bomb! Volunteers from all 26 Highlands campuses rolled up their sleeves for home repairs, meal deliveries, hospital visits, school cleanups, and a whole lot more. They're all about meeting both physical and spiritual needs. And the good vibes didn't stop there! They teamed up with Convoy of Hope, a faith-based humanitarian powerhouse, to distribute groceries and essentials in areas that need it most. "We love our communities, and it’s an honor to show up, serve people, and let them know they’re not alone," exclaimed Mark Pettus, lead pastor at Highlands. "Highlands exists to make a difference in the world around us, and Serve Day is one way we get to do that together." Highlands even developed their own Serve Day app to coordinate all the action – and they offer it free to other churches! This year, it helped wrangle over 90,000 volunteer hours! This year's Serve Day went BIG with Convoy of Hope, delivering a whopping 500,000 pounds of food and supplies to folks facing food insecurity, financial struggles, and tough times. With over 1,040 locally-led projects, they cared for elderly neighbors, renovated homes for foster families, and supported veterans, widows, and those facing medical or financial hurdles. They showed love to schools, food banks, shelters, and women’s resource centers too! The results? A staggering 36,039 meals served, 143,101 people reached, and over $2.4 million in economic impact across local communities! Talk about making a difference!Highlands Church Unleashes Army of Volunteers for Serve Day!
What is Serve Day?
Partnering for Good
"We Love Our Communities!"
Tech for Good: The Serve Day App
Massive Impact!
Local Love, Global Impact
By the Numbers: Serve Day Wins!
It's officially the start of college football season, ChumCity! SEC Media Days in Atlanta is buzzing, and fans are hanging on every word. Greg McElroy, former Alabama QB and current SEC analyst, just tossed a grenade into the conversation. On WJOX's "McElroy and Cubelic in the Morning," he revealed a source believes Nick Saban isn't finished coaching! McElroy explained, "This is a little bit out of left field...[but] they seem to think Nick Saban's not done coaching. I had a similar reaction. He's pretty adamant that he thinks Nick Saban will be coaching again... Look, if it wasn't someone notable, I'd never say a word." While McElroy didn't name his source (saying only it was a "notable" person), the claim is HUGE. Paul Finebaum immediately dismissed the idea. Imagine Saban back on the sidelines! College? NFL? Maybe just dominating peewee football? Whatever the case, if McElroy and his mystery source are right, it'd be even wilder than his retirement. For now, we'll file this under "believe it when we see it." But McElroy putting this out there? It's a MAJOR buzz.SEC Media Days Kicks Off – and the Rumors are FLYING!
McElroy Drops a Saban BOMBSHELL
"Someone 'in the Know'"
Is the GOAT Coming Back?
Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) is doubling down on his efforts to keep American farmland out of the hands of foreign adversaries, particularly China. He's pushing his "Protecting America's Agricultural Land from Foreign Harm Act" to curb excessive Chinese ownership. Strong isn't alone in his concerns. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) has introduced a similar bill in the Senate, signaling bipartisan worries about this issue. Strong recently highlighted the urgency on "The Joe Pags Show," stating, "Over 380,000 acres...is owned or leased by China in America, and it's a threat to national security." A GAO report confirms this growing trend of foreign investment in U.S. agricultural land. Strong believes key figures are finally addressing the problem, emphasizing the proximity of some of this land to major military installations. The goal? Get this land back where it belongs. "That property should be in American hands," Strong insists. "American farmers ought to be farming it!" The "Protecting America's Agricultural Land from Foreign Harm Act" aims to prevent individuals linked to hostile governments from participating in certain USDA programs. It's all about prioritizing American interests and keeping our food supply secure.China and Our Farmland: Rep. Strong Says Enough is Enough!
The Big Picture
Why Should We Care?
Taking Action!
The Plan
Big news, ChumCity citizens! Governor Kay Ivey announced that Alabama is stepping up to help our neighbors in Texas after the devastating floods. A team of 40 brave Alabamians, including Alabama Task Force 1 from Mobile, along with firefighters from Tuscaloosa and Saraland, were deployed earlier this month. These heroes are equipped to handle anything, from searching for survivors to providing medical care in the hardest-hit areas. And that's not all! A second wave of Alabama rescue workers from the Alabama Mutual Aid System Task Force 2, including folks from Hoover, Vestavia Hills, and more, headed to Texas this past weekend. These guys are packing swift water rescue teams, ready to tackle any water-related emergencies! Governor Ivey shared her support, saying Alabama is doing everything possible to assist Texans in need. She also expressed her condolences for the Alabamians lost in the flooding and offered prayers for the safety of the rescue teams. This second team, AL-TF2, has a history of helping out! They were previously activated for recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene in North Carolina. This deployment to Texas is expected to last up to two weeks. Even though heavy rains briefly paused rescue efforts, teams are back at it, weather permitting. Let’s keep those prayers going for Texas and for the safety of all the first responders working tirelessly to help!Alabama Sends Help to Texas!
First Responders on the Scene
More Help on the Way!
Governor Ivey's Words
A History of Service
Weather Delays, But Hope Remains
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