Keeping your pet’s nails trimmed is important if they do not walk on surfaces that will naturally wear them down. In general, dog nails are more important to keep up with than cat
Author: Covington Weekly
Saturday Night Art Walk
Get ready for the upcoming spring festivities by enjoying a leisurely stroll through downtown Covington on Saturday night. Several art galleries will be staying open late with special events. The St. Tammany Art
Playmakers Theater
The Playmakers Theatre is a non-profit for the arts started in 1955. Playmakers holds community plays each year as well as offering many excellent theater classes for adults and children. The season starts
Courthouse by Jessy Williamson
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Common Woodpeckers in Southern Louisiana
The Red-Bellied Woodpecker is common over much of the South, making it’s home in open and swampy woodlands. A small bird of only 10″, it is hard to spot and can usually be
Parasites and Your Pet
Parasites like fleas, ticks and internal worms can be detrimental to the health of your pet. In Louisiana, the threat of parasites is year-round. Therefore, it is important to protect your pet properly
The Old Southern Hotel: Then and Now
The Southern Hotel first opened its doors on June 1st, 1907. It offered all amenities of luxury for its time; ballrooms, galleries, a tennis court, a formal garden and an artesian fountain. There
The St. Tammany Art Association
The St. Tammany Art Association was founded in 1958 by a small group of civic-minded individuals dedicated to bringing art to western St. Tammany Parish. Today the Art Association has over 800 members
The Great Blue Heron
This large North American heron is common on fresh as well as salt waters, and is frequently found standing at the edge of a pond or marsh hunting for fish or frogs. When
Covington: The Sanitarium of the South
Covington was announced “The Healthiest Place in the United States” by the the United States Census Bureau in 1890. In that year, out of 4,000 Covington and Mandeville residents, there were only 10
Columbia Street Landing: The Birthplace of the City
From its founding, Covington was an important trade center, linking the river to the lake and New Orleans. The river was dredged to allow schooners and steamers to travel between New Orleans, Madisonville,
The Well-Groomed Pet
Grooming is an important part of your pet’s health. Regular baths will keep your pet smelling fresh, and will give you time to inspect your pet’s coat and fur. If your pet is
City of Covington Enters Cleanest City Contest
The City of Covington has entered the 54th annual Louisiana Garden Club Federation’s Cleanest City Contest. The Cleanest City Contest is designed to encourage communities to work together with the common goal of
Safe Harbor
Safe Harbor Northshore is a non-profit, non-government agency serving women and children in St. Tammany Parish who are victims of domestic abuse. Safe Harbor provides a safe place to stay and a variety of
H.J. Smith and Sons: A Staple of Historic Downtown Covington
Walking into H.J. Smith and Sons General Store today isn’t much different than it was 140 years ago. You can find just about anything you need for general home maintenance as you meander
Ramping Up for Fat Tuesday
Despite being faced with the coldest day of the year so far, the Mystic Krewe of Olympia Parade was an enormous success. St. John’s Coffeehouse served hot drinks and food out of their
Things I’ve Chewed by Amelia Bearheart
When I was a puppy, my favorite pastime was chewing on things. Books, shoes, candles… whatever was around, really. Now that I’m older, I realize that my owners don’t like it when I
St. Tammany Humane Society
The St. Tammany Humane Society is Louisiana’s largest non-profit, no-kill animal welfare organization. Since 1953, the St. Tammany Humane Society has been serving the unwanted, neglected, abandoned, and abused animals of the gulf
The Mystic Krewe of Olympia
It was 1965, shortly after Mardi Gras. A group of friends sat at the Galley Restaurant across from the old Covington Courthouse. Lieutenant Colonel Earl Wilson, Warren Illing, Sr, H.M. “Ollie” Olson, and
Valentine’s Day Suggestions
If you’re still looking for the perfect gift, we’d like to suggest David Pierson Designer Jewelry on Lee Lane for hand-crafted jewelry with a local flair. Order a beautiful floral arrangement from C.J.’s