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Year: 2016

Quote & Word of the Week

Quote and Word of the Week

December 30, 20161 min read

Quote of the Week  “To learn who rules over you, simply find out who you are not allowed to criticize.” – Voltaire Word of

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Non Profit Spotlight

STHS Adoptable Pets of the Week

December 30, 20161 min read

My name is Luke, I’m a 1 year old Walker Hound mix. I came to the shelter with my siblings when I was very

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Local Events

Live Music and Entertainment in Covington

December 30, 20161 min read

It’s a Roaring 20’s Party on New Year’s Eve at the Green Room!  Show up in Costume, there might be something for best dressed! 

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Fireworks Prohibited in Covington City Limits

December 30, 20162 min read

With the New Year approaching, Chief Tim Lentz would like to remind the public that, for the safety of our citizens, the sale and

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Healthy Living

Working With Different Methods Of Exercise To Improve Overall Function

December 30, 20165 min read

By Justin Brien, Natural Movement Solutions One type of training is no better than another.  All exercise has its place and purpose for each

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Local History Local News

Identifying Dark Money in St. Tammany

December 30, 20163 min read

For nearly two years, Covington Weekly chronicled the hydraulic fracturing saga in St. Tammany Parish, focusing on the economic development aspect of the issue. 

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St. Tammany Parish Government Awarded Excellence in Financial Reporting for 13th Consecutive Year

December 30, 20161 min read

The St. Tammany Parish Department of Finance was awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association

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Opinion

We’ve Got The Whole World In Our Hands

December 30, 2016December 30, 20161 min read

Considering that the holidays are a stressful time of year for many, the best gift that you can give others is the gift of

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Local Events This Week at the Farmer's Market

This Week at the Farmer’s Market

December 28, 20164 min read

Happy end of the year, friends! I’m sure you’re as exhausted as I am and are looking forward to a quiet meal with good

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Quote & Word of the Week

Quote and Word of the Week

December 23, 2016December 23, 20161 min read

Quote of the Week  “At Christmas, tea is compulsory. Relatives are optional.” – Robert Godden Word of the Week: crepuscular  –  of, relating to,

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Non Profit Spotlight

STHS Adoptable Pets of the Week

December 23, 20161 min read

Meet Crash, a two-year-old Hound mix ready to learn and play. Crash was a victim of the floods that devastated our state August of

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Covington Rotary Feeding the Needy

December 23, 20161 min read

Each year, the Covington Rotary Club, with the assistance of hundreds of community volunteers and donors, leads Feeding The Needy, a project initiated to

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Shop Local

Gift Cards Always A Good Stocking Stuffer

December 23, 20161 min read

Gift Cards are a great choice for that hard-to-buy for person on your list. The English Tea Room & Eatery has gift cards for

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Update on 15th Avenue Bridge

December 23, 20161 min read

The new 15th Avenue Bridge at Mile Branch is in the final completion stages. The contractor is “finishing strong” and the City of Covington

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The City of Covington Butterfly Garden

December 23, 2016December 23, 20161 min read

The Covington Butterfly Garden is located at the beginning of the Tammany Trace in Covington. The garden is the work of Clearwater Sanctuary, and

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CPD Secret Santa Program Back For 2016

December 23, 20161 min read

Statement From CPD Chief Tim Lentz:  “The Covington Police Deptartment is happy to announce, for the third year, their Secret Santa program. Through the

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CPD Lieutenant Graduates FBI Academy

December 23, 20162 min read

We are proud to announce that Lt. Joey Mayberry, only the second in Covington Police history, graduated from the prestigious FBI National Academy last

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Local Events This Week at the Farmer's Market

Covington Farmer’s Market

December 21, 20164 min read

Blessings of the season to you, friends! The market will be open tomorrow and on Christmas Eve. I know you’re all getting ready for

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Quote & Word of the Week

Quote and Word of the Week

December 16, 2016December 16, 20161 min read

Quote of the Week  ““There’s a sin, a fearful sin, resting on this nation, that will not go unpunished forever. There will be reckoning

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Live Music & Entertainment Downtown

December 16, 20161 min read

Friday Night at the Green Room, it’s a Belly Dance Takeover of the Covington Cabaret!  It’s a Variety Show featuring all of your favorite

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