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Editor’s note: The author, Brooke McIntosh Crump, is a working mom in Mt. Gilead. That's her husband, Matt Crump, in the photo. He's what we call a "good sport" for sending along that shot. For those of you who don’t know, my husband travels for work and my emotional...

By Bob Tedder • This is the third book I’ve reviewed written by a Mt. Gilead native. It’s also a book of firsts. For the first time, there is not a copy available at the Speckled Paw. And it’s the first book I have not actually read. However, there’s a twofold reason...

Editor's note: Scott Nurkin of The Mural Shop is in Mt. Gilead to complete three murals downtown – one on the side of Shiloh Holiness Church, another on the side of the Vintage, and a third on the public works building – plus restore the Indian Mound mural. Yet...

By Doris McRae • Christ set the standard as a public servant and we are greatly blessed to have a perfect guideline to go by. We are created to serve. Whether we carry food to neighbors, fill various church roles, assist with nursing home and prison ministries,...

By Bob Tedder • Through my numerous years of reading I have trod many a peripatetic mile over assorted paths of the world's literary landscape. In my fruitless campaign to read them all rarely do I stop to linger multiple times over even the best books the world has...

Editor’s note: The author, Brooke McIntosh Crump, is a working mom in Mt. Gilead. For those of you who know me, you know that homemaking’s not my thing. I like to cook, but when it comes to cleaning ... well, let’s just say I require hired help. This week, something...

Editor’s note: Here’s a press release from the Amity Club of Mount Gilead: The Amity Club of Mount Gilead is a local civic group that awards college scholarships totaling $1,000 to graduating seniors. The scholarships must be used at accredited colleges. The...

By Bob Tedder • Book sales of over 45 million should be a reliable indicator of an author’s prowess. In this particular instance, there is one small problem with this assertion. Gary Larson, who retired in 1995, technically is not an author. His books are collections...

By Mark Scott, director, Market MontGOmery Chamber & Tourism • We all like to point out things that are wrong, but do we have solutions for all those problems? The upcoming Legislative Lunch, set for noon Monday (April 8) in the Capel Hall multipurpose room on the...

By Bob Tedder • Coffee table books which are designated for enjoyment and sharing in an actual coffee shop should have both general and specific traits. They should be of enough overall interest to warrant an initial glance yet possess enough specificity to encourage...

Editor’s note: The author, Brooke McIntosh Crump, is a working mom in Mt. Gilead. Lately, I’ve been thinking about how I struggle with boundaries. When it comes to the #momguilt we all know and love, I’ve been wondering how much time I should allocate toward all of my...

By Mark Scott, director, Market MontGOmery Chamber & Tourism • Even if you’re not an outdoor enthusiast, you should know that the local off-road trails will open this weekend and thousands of visitors will be here over the next few weeks and will continue coming...