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Year: 2015

General Opinion

Economic Development Series Revisited

December 31, 2015December 31, 20151 min read

Follow these topics: General, Opinion

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New Year’s Eve Nightlife and Live Music This Weekend

December 31, 2015December 31, 20151 min read

Columbia Street Rock N Blues Café features their Annual New Year’s Eve Party with your favorite local dj’s at Rock It Productions, spinning three

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Hey! Happy Fracking New Year!!!

December 31, 2015December 31, 20152 min read

by Timothy Achan Gates Covington Weekly began with the intention of promoting all that Historic Downtown Covington has to offer, and we would like

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The Beginning of the End of “Tammany Hall”

December 31, 2015December 31, 20152 min read

By Timothy Achan Gates 2015 signaled a significant change in St. Tammany politics.  Warren Montgomery was inaugurated as the new District Attorney in January,

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Covington Weekly 2015 Year in Review

December 31, 2015December 31, 20152 min read

by Timothy Achan Gates CW began 2015 with a discussion of LOGA President Don Briggs’ assertion that 2015 would be a “Year of Action.”

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Quote of the Week & Word of the Week

December 31, 2015December 31, 20151 min read

Quote of the Week “There has always been, and there is now, a profound conflict of interest between the people and the government of

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General Local News

Thank You to the Covington Police Department

December 31, 2015June 1, 20161 min read

At a time when the national news contains unfavorable police sentiment and continuous abuses of power, Chief Tim Lentz continues to direct the Covington Police Department

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Support Local Business in Historic Downtown Covington

December 31, 2015December 31, 20152 min read

We work closely with other businesses and organizations like the St. Tammany Art Association.  STAA is central to the St. John Cultural Arts District

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Ox Lot Square Townhomes in Historic Downtown Covington

December 31, 20151 min read

Located in Historic Downtown Covington, just ½ a block from Columbia Street.  Enjoy all downtown Covington has to offer…  walk to coffee shops, gyms,

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General Healthy Living Local Events Local News Non Profit Spotlight Shop Local This Week at the Farmer's Market

This Week at the Covington Farmer’s Market with Charlene LeJeune

December 31, 2015August 1, 20163 min read

Happy end of the year, friends! What a year we’ve had waltzing through the 2015 seasons! Come and spend some time with us remembering

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String Theory: The Art of Manipulation at the St. Tammany Art Association

December 26, 2015December 26, 20151 min read

On Saturday, December 12, 2015, the St. Tammany Art Association hosted the opening reception for Suzanne King’s new exhibition entitled, “String Theory: The Art

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The English Tea Room Holiday Hours

December 26, 2015December 26, 20151 min read

The English Tea Room & Eatery will be open on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Tea Room

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Merry Everything and Happy Always from Covington Weekly

December 26, 2015December 26, 20151 min read

Covington Weekly would like to wish you a Merry Everything and Happy Always this year.  What we like to keep in mind is that

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“Socks for Seniors” From the Office of District Attorney Warren Montgomery

December 26, 2015December 26, 20151 min read

Santa made an early delivery this week at two area nursing homes with a little help from District Attorney Warren Montgomery’s Office. As part

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Covington Police Department’s Secret Santa Returns, by Police Chief Tim Lentz

December 26, 2015December 26, 20151 min read

Last year we were blessed with an anonymous donor that gave the Police Dept. 25 $100.00 bills to give out in the community. Because

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General Local News Quote & Word of the Week

Quote and Word of the Week

December 26, 20151 min read

Quote of the Week “All you need is love.  But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” – Charles M. Shulz Word of

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Down Dogs & Drafts at the Covington Brewhouse

December 26, 20151 min read

Post-Christmas, Pre-New Year’s Yoga Time! You know you’ll need it! Join Liz Bragdon & the great folks at the Covington Brewhouse on Sunday, December

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Live Music in Downtown Covington this Saturday

December 26, 2015December 26, 20151 min read

St. John’s Coffeehouse hosts Jackie Stone on Saturday, December 26th.  Show begins at 7 p.m. This Saturday evening, The Green Room presents Amedee “A5”

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Auditions at Playmakers Theater for “And Then There Were None” by Agatha Christie

December 25, 2015December 25, 20151 min read

Auditions will be held for Agatha Christie’s mystery “And Then There Were None” at Playmakers Theater, 19106 Playmakers Rd. (off Lee Rd.), Covington on

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Ox Lot Square Townhomes in Historic Downtown Covington

December 25, 20151 min read

Located in Historic Downtown Covington, just ½ a block from Columbia Street.  Enjoy all downtown Covington has to offer…  walk to coffee shops, gyms,

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