A community of hound hunters across America banded together this week to donate thousands of dollars' worth of supplies to their fellow countrymen devastated by Hurricane Helene, and their efforts were so successful that a local Tennessee post office reportedly couldn't manage all the deliveries.Last Friday, Hurricane Helene sent such torrential rainfall to parts of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee that within hours, residents were forced to flee to their rooftops in hopes of rescue.T.L. Jones, the pastor of Appalachian Baptist Church in Greeneville, Tennessee, explained to Blaze News just how serious the situation quickly became."People [were] kicking out the top windows to get rescued by boats and lifted out by air in different places," he said. "And there's no way for the people in this area to have any concept of what was coming. ... And then once it happened, it just swept people away."A friend, Boone McCrary, stopped by Pastor Jones' home shortly before venturing out in his boat to rescue someone trapped by the flooding. McCrary never returned."He capsized and drowned. They found him yesterday. They found his body," Jones said.The pastor also shared harrowing stories of helicopters saving patients off the rooftop of a hospital, of a husband who drowned while attempting to escape the area with his wife after their home was ripped from its foundation, and a dam barely holding firm as millions of gallons of water cascade over its top.'Where is the federal government? Where are they? We haven't waited on them, but we sure expected them to show up.'Amid these dangerous conditions came a ray of hope: a group of people from all over America united in their love of hound hunting and their fellow man. Through the coordinated efforts of Pastor Jones and Chris Powell, the host of the "Houndsman XP" podcast, this group managed to send supplies en masse to Greeneville. Screenshot of Houndsman XP website. Used with permission.With the help of his daughter — "It needed a woman's touch on it," he joked — Powell developed an Amazon gift registry and then shared it on social media. The response has been nothing short of amazing. As of Thursday afternoon, people had sent more than $8,000 worth of supplies to the ravaged area."There's everything on that site, from pre-made baby bottles to water to feminine hygiene products to cleaning supplies. canned food, snack food," Powell told Blaze News. Photo of the Amazon registry receipts, shared with Blaze NewsPowell and his fellow hound hunters were, in fact, so generous that the local Greeneville post office needed help delivering all the items donated off the Amazon registry, Pastor Jones said."It comes to a post office, and then we send vehicles to the post office and pick it up because they can't handle the number of stuff that's coming in," he explained to Blaze News.Blaze News reached out to the U.S. Postal Service to confirm Jones' version of events but did not receive a response.Powell also contacted Elite Nutrition, one of his show's sponsors, and the folks there donated two tons of pet food, he claimed. Photo shared with Blaze NewsJones said that he also raised a total of $10,000 from the collection plate at his church as well as from another local church. He then started walking door-to-door, handing out $250 to residents. "Just so they could get some cash in their pockets," he said.A network of churches and other organizations have reached out to Pastor Jones to send resources to the area as well. On the outside of one box of donated supplies was a particularly touching note: "To our fellow Tenneseans from the men of Uncle John's Handguns." Photo shared with Blaze NewsThough need in the area remains great, Powell, Jones, and others will soon divert the donations, which continue to arrive, to parts of North Carolina because the good people of Greeneville want to help take care of others.Powell then shared a heartwarming story that aptly conveys the generous character, or what he described as the "fighting spirit," of the Appalachian people."One of the guys ... was literally delivering supplies and insulin and medicine up into the mountains with his horse and a pack mule. And he was talking to an older lady, an elderly lady there, that she couldn't even get out on a road. She didn't have electricity, and she didn't have water, but she had a spring," Powell said."And he rode up in there and he says, 'Can I leave you some food?' She says, 'I'm good. But I've got supper cooking. If you want to stay and eat with me, you're more than welcome to.'"Powell, a retired conservation officer in Indiana who helped in the relief efforts following several natural disasters, including Hurricane Katrina in 2005, told Blaze News that he knew the hound-hunting community would open their hearts and their wallets to those who are suffering."They're the people that serve on your power crew. They're the people that will build your house, and when they're in times of need, they will step up to the plate," he said with pride."[They're] just good, red-blooded, freedom-loving Americans that know the value of stepping up and helping their fellow man."Meanwhile, FEMA, a federal agency with an annual budget of nearly $30 billion, has offered just $750 to taxpaying citizens who in some cases lost almost all of their possessions."Where is the federal government? Where are they? We haven't waited on them, but we sure expected them to show up, and we just want to know: Where are they? Where is FEMA?" Jones asked.Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas insisted the federal agencies under his purview, including FEMA, are doing the best they can."We are meeting the immediate needs with the money that we have. We are expecting another hurricane hitting. We do not have the funds," Mayorkas said Wednesday.Like Blaze News? 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Whether you like “The Breakfast Club” or not, radio host Charlamagne tha God is undoubtedly a strong American voice with the power to sway voters. Which is why his comments regarding a recent Trump campaign ad that aired during football games last weekend are so important. “I’ll tell you what, that ad they was running during the football games this weekend claiming the vice president supports funding gender transition surgeries for all prison inmates and migrants in the U.S., that was nuts,” Charlamagne said on the air. “I don’t know if it was the backdrop of football, but when you hear the narrator say ‘Kamala supports taxpayer-funded sex changes for prisoners,' that one line, I was like ‘Hell no, I don’t want my taxpayer dollars going to that.'" “That ad was impactful, I am not going to lie,” he added. The ad was strong not only because of that line but because it immediately backed up its claim with a clip of Kamala saying exactly what she was being accused of. “Surgery for prisoners: Every transgender inmate in the prison system would have access,” Kamala said in an interview with a transgender woman. “It’s hard to believe, but it’s true. Even the liberal media was shocked Kamala supports taxpayer-funded sex changes for prisoners and illegal aliens,” the voice-over in the ad continued. “Kamala is for they/them. President Trump is for you,” the ad concluded. Pat Gray and Keith Malinak of “Pat Gray Unleashed” were also impressed by the ad. “It included the chick saying ‘You’re talking about in prisons,’” Malinak says. “It added that extra little layer of ‘Wow, this is completely absurd.’ That was a good ad.” Want more from Pat Gray?To enjoy more of Pat's biting analysis and signature wit as he restores common sense to a senseless world, subscribe to BlazeTV — the largest multi-platform network of voices who love America, defend the Constitution, and live the American dream.

It's been just about two years since The Case of the Golden Idol came out, it and its expansions, The Spider of Lanka and The Lemurian Vampire, giving fans of classic point and click adventure games one of the most compelling set of mysteries to solve in ages. Now, despite creator Color Gray Games already working on follow-up The Rise of the Golden Idol, it's just announced that it's about to launch a big new free update to the original game under the name The Case of the Golden Idol Redux. Continue reading Hit adventure game The Case of the Golden Idol to get big free update

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month which means now is the ideal time to think about your cyber hygiene and how well protected you are when gaming online. It may not seem it, but you're exposed to a number of threats even if your primary exposure to the internet is through games. Continue reading Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024 - how to stay safe as a PC gamer MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming

Action, exploration, stealth, and blood. That’s the four-word promise of Steamdolls - Order of Chaos, an upcoming dark fantasy action-adventure game featuring several beloved voices from the Metal Gear Solid cast. Boasting a dark fantasy world “inspired by innovative games like Castlevania and Hollow Knight” and atmosphere “nourished by the fury of Dead Cells and the gloom of Bloodborne,” Steamdolls promises to be a thrilling time - and now you can try its opening act for yourself courtesy of a free Steam demo. Continue reading Dead Cells meets Bloodborne as the highly awaited Steamdolls gets new demo

Who is Akarat in Diablo 4? If you've played Diablo like, at all, you'll hear his name a lot. So if, like me, 'Akarat chirs cha cham' is playing over and over again in your head, here's a full rundown of who your godly companion is, and where he fits in the Diablo story. Note that this guide contains spoilers for the Vessel of Hatred campaign. We'll all seen the trailer for Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred. Neyrelle, guided by a native of Nahantu, crosses the river to Kurast in a rowing boat, dutifully chanting to Akarat. As Mephisto takes over and her arms are mercilessly split apart, we realize that Akarat is going to play a huge part in the RPG's campaign - especially given the breadth of Mephisto's inky corruption. If you're new to Diablo, however, you may not have encountered Akarat, so here's a rundown of exactly who he is, and what part he plays in Sanctuary's story. Continue reading Who is Akarat in Diablo 4? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPGs, Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred review, Diablo 4 classes

How do you access the Diablo 4 Dark Citadel? This endgame PvE activity sees you team up with friends to tackle its difficult bosses and take down hordes of enemies throughout three wings. Resting at the bottom of a huge crater left by the Mage Clan civil war, the Dark Citadel is home to the Khazra, or Goat Demons, who are attempting to summon their overlord. It's your party's job to prevent that from happening. Diablo 4's Dark Citadel is Diablo 4's first multiplayer-focused content, introducing the game's most challenging encounters. It contains complex mechanics that require some figuring out rather than being able to approach them with brute force. You'll want one of the strongest Diablo 4 builds to take on these difficult activities. Still, we've found success using the Diablo 4 Spiritborn class - the newest one in the game - and its overpowered Centipede guardian. Continue reading Diablo 4 Dark Citadel - how to unlock, all bosses, and rewards MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPGs, Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred review, Diablo 4 classes

How long is Vessel of Hatred? Set after the campaign, the new expansion takes us on a journey through the mysterious region of Nahantu in search of Neyrelle. To cut a long story short (and to avoid spoilers), Neyrelle’s fate hangs in the balance as she is being hunted down by Mephisto, the Lord of Hatred. The Diablo 4 DLC introduces mercenaries to the RPG game, a new mechanic that gives you a trusty companion to take you through the most demanding difficulty levels. You’re going to need a helping hand as the Diablo 4 campaign will push you to your limits, and that doesn’t factor in any of the end game content. Let’s not get ahead of ourselves just yet, here’s how long it will take you to finish the Vessel of Hatred campaign. Continue reading Vessel of Hatred length and how long to beat? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPGs, Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred review, Diablo 4 classes

What is the Diablo 4 Realmwalker event? Those familiar with Diablo 4 will feel right at home in an overworld event - huge bosses roaming the environs are old hat. A new addition with the Diablo 4 DLC, however, brings back an old foe - the Realmwalker - and tasks you with taking down these hulking beasts. It doesn’t end there, though, as there is plenty to explore even after you’re victorious in battle. For those taking the plunge into the Diablo 4 DLC, the Realmwalker world event is a great opportunity to test your Diablo 4 build and earn some valuable loot in the process. Here we have the frequency and times of the event in the RPG game, plus what you need to do once you’ve downed the Realmwalker. Continue reading Diablo 4 Realmwalker event explained MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPGs, Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred review, Diablo 4 classes

Twitch streamer Perri ‘PerriKaryal’ Karyal has been absolutely smashing soulslike games using an EKG headset, which uses software to convert her brain signals into controller inputs. Over the past few months, she’s beaten several of FromSoftware’s best, but recently gave Jump King a go, inadvertently proving that, even with mind control, it’s an impossibly tough game to beat. Continue reading Twitch Streamer takes on Jump King using her mind as a controller MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best platform games, Best single-player games, Best indie games