The site upon which the Annadele Plantation Restaurant sits has quite an interesting history. It is located on the banks of the Bogue Falaya River in one of the area’s oldest communities, Claiborne.
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Pic of the Week
This week’s pic ‘H.J.’s Lantern’ was submitted by Cici Photography Submit your photo for “Pic of the Week” by emailing covweekly@gmail.com, posting on our
Pic of the Week
This week’s pic ‘Nandina in Bloom’ was submitted by Cathy Safford. Submit your photo for “Pic of the Week” by emailing covweekly@gmail.com, posting on
St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper Announces Decision on 2021 Mardi Gras Parades
St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper announced today that 2021 Mardi Gras Parades will not roll in St. Tammany.
Local History: a Tribute to Postcards
Many of the historical photographs from 100 or so years ago we have today only because they were printed on postcards. Through the wonder of that new-fangled gadget, the camera (and the fascination that came with it) people suddenly felt in love with photographs of just about anything and everything in day-to-day life.
NAMI St. Tammany Collects Gifts for Psychiatric Hospitals
While Christmas is embraced as one of the happiest holidays of the year, hundreds of St. Tammany Parish residents will spend their Christmas holiday at in-patient psychiatric facilities, away from the warmth of family and friends. You can be a Christmas Angel this year through your contribution to our annual gift-giving campaign.
St. Tammany Parish Library Modifies Hours Due To Return To Phase Two
The St. Tammany Parish Library’s Causeway, Covington, Madisonville, Mandeville, Slidell and South Slidell Branches will open with adjusted hours while continuing to offer curbside service from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Why Shop Local? A Message from Covington Weekly
Our goal with Covington Weekly is to promote the local goods and services we have available to us in this area. We believe that a strong sustainable infrastructure is built on a community that supports itself through supporting its businesses, producers and farms.
Pic of the Week
This week’s pic ‘Be Heard, Peace’ was submitted by Cici Photography Submit your photo for “Pic of the Week” by emailing covweekly@gmail.com, posting on
Pic of the Week
This week’s pic ‘Fall Roots’ was submitted by Cici Photography Submit your photo for “Pic of the Week” by emailing covweekly@gmail.com, posting on our
Local History: Covington in the 1940s and 1950s by Phil Pfeffer
The memories of day-to-day life in Covington in the 1940’s and 1950’s were written down by Phil Pfeffer, a graduate of Covington High School in 1958. Here is what he shared about those times from 70 years ago.
Tammany Turkey Trot Benefits Food Bank on Thanksgiving Day
The City of Covington presents the 3rd annual Tammany Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2020.
Pic of the Week
This week’s pic ‘A Fall Walk on River Road’ was submitted by Cici Photography Submit your photo for “Pic of the Week” by emailing
How to Host a Food Drive for Northshore Food Bank
Each year, the Northshore Food Bank distributes over 1 million pounds of food to the residents of St. Tammany and Washington parishes. This year the Food Bank saw an increase of more than 110% in the number of individuals and families they serve due to COVID.
Thanksgiving Donations at Northshore Humane Society
For the price of a movie ticket, $13.90, you can provide food to an animal in need for an entire month. Together we can make Thanksgiving Day special for a homeless dog or cat. Your special gift will give an innocent animal the second chance and loving family they have always deserved.
Covington Police Department’s Caroline Darby Christmas Wish Toy Giveaway Update
Due to COVID-19, The Caroline Darby Christmas Wish Toy Giveaway will be implementing a safety plan this year to ensure all attendees and volunteers stay safe. Although we are implementing a safety plan, we will continue to do our best in making the children of our community smile a little bigger this Holiday Season.
Local History: Covington Downtown Flashbacks – 1980’s & 1990’s
Here are some pictures of downtown Covington and its stores from 30 or so years ago, in the 1980’s and 1990’s.
COVID Update – Statement from St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper
From St. Tammany Parish Government: St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper (11/16/2020): “I want to wish every citizen of St. Tammany a safe and
Find your Fur-ever Feline at the St. Tammany Parish Animal Shelter
During the month of November, take home a cat six months or older for FREE from the St. Tammany Parish Animal Shelter. Kittens, or cats under the age of six months, are now $25. The cats are spayed or neutered, microchipped and vaccinated.