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Month: May 2016

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Downtown Covington Block Party This Friday Night

May 26, 2016March 30, 20181 min read

May’s Block Party is this Friday evening with cars, food, music, shopping and more.  Take a walk down Columbia Street and see the sights. 

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Training Firm, Boiled Crawfish, Down Dogs & Drafts at Covington Brewhouse

May 26, 2016May 26, 20161 min read

Every Saturday in May at 8:30 a.m., the Training Firm Brings some of the best trainers in St. Tammany to the Covington Brewhouse!  Only

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Veteran’s Appreciation Reception Monday, May 30, 2016

May 26, 2016June 1, 20161 min read

The City of Covington and the Covington Heritage Foundation announce a Veteran’s Appreciation Reception on Monday, May 30, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 1

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CJD for Residential and Commercial Construction

May 26, 2016June 1, 20161 min read

CJD Construction is fully licensed and insured, LA license number 881538, and available for residential and commercial.  Jed Duffy has 30 years of experience

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Maschler Carpentry, Since 1985

May 26, 2016June 1, 20161 min read

Tom Maschler has 30+ years of woodworking experience, allowing him to develop a vast knowledge and skill to match his passion for woodwork. From

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Spring and Summer Wear at Zita’s!

May 26, 20161 min read

Zita’s in Covington is home to an eclectic collection of jewelry, yard art, clothing, incense, flags, wall art, hats, posters, soap and much more.

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Graduation Party, Birthday Party, or Just a Summer Celebration, Divine Designs Can Help You Decorate

May 26, 2016June 1, 20161 min read

If you are hosting an event, let Divine Design decorate!  Event Packages can include Tablecloth, Napkins, Center Piece, Chair covers & Bows, Table Runner,

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Summer Classes at Our Place Personal Fitness & Bodywork Studio

May 26, 2016June 1, 20161 min read

Our Place Studio offers a Summer Movement Arts Mini-Camp featuring Belly Dance, Yoga and Aerial Yoga presented by Liz Bragdon and Amanda Monjure.  The

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Inventory Moving Sale at History Antiques & Interiors

May 26, 20161 min read

History Antiques is moving to a new location in June, and you are invited to save 25% off furniture and 15% off everything else

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Quote and Word of the Week

May 26, 2016June 1, 20161 min read

Quote of the Week: “Life is to be lived, not controlled;  humanity is won by continuing to play in face of certain defeat.” –

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Somatics For Pain Relief, Correct Posture

May 20, 2016May 23, 20162 min read

Correction:  Last week’s Life Somatics article contained the incorrect phone number.  The correct number is 504-915-7200. Covington resident Danny Burke lived with issues of

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Encore Presentation by Mark Johnson at the St. Tammany Art Association Thursday Evening

May 19, 20161 min read

The St. Tammany Art Association invites you to an encore presentation of “Covington:  People We Knew, People We Know” on Thursday, May 19, 2016. 

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Sunset at the Landing Concert This Friday

May 19, 2016June 1, 20161 min read

Sunset at the Landing Concert is this Friday, May 20, 2016 from 6 – 9 p.m.  featuring Ruby & the Rogues and Toonces.  Brought

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Jumpin’ into Summer Children’s Event This Saturday at Covington Trailhead

May 19, 2016June 1, 20161 min read

The City of Covington’s “Jumpin Into Summer at the Covington Trailhead” children’s event takes place this Saturday from 10 a.m. to Noon.  It’s free

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Marsolan’s Hosts Last Old Feed Store Music Series Concert of the Season

May 19, 2016June 1, 20161 min read

The final Old Feed Store Music Series concert for this season is this Saturday, May 21 , from 1 to 3 p.m.    The Sweet

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Meet the Covington Police Department

May 19, 2016May 19, 20162 min read

In an effort to introduce our local police officers to the community and provide an opportunity for the CPD to highlight their outstanding officers,

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St. Tammany Humane Society Duck Derby Set For Saturday, June 11, 2016

May 19, 2016May 19, 20162 min read

Join the St. Tammany Humane Society and 5,000 “adopted” rubber ducks for this year’s Duck Derby and Festival on June 11, 2016, from Noon-6:00

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Quote and Word of the Week

May 19, 2016June 1, 20161 min read

Quote of the Week: “Without a struggle, there can be no progress.”  – Frederick Douglass Word of the Week: ramshackle (adj.) – appearing ready

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Operation Angel Marks a New Direction for the Parish Once Called St. Slammany

May 13, 2016May 13, 20162 min read

Just two years ago, the former 22nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office distributed “St. Slammany” plaques to ADAs for their aggressive prosecutorial efforts.  Last week,

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The Continuing Saga of the Parish Government That Keeps Introducing the Same Proposals That Have Already Been Soundly Voted Down In An Open Vote

May 13, 2016May 13, 20161 min read

The Parish Government has prepared a response to the District Attorney’s Office, and while the following opinion is not based in legal knowledge, it

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