Around 1915, the Ross family moved from New Orleans to Covington. Thy arrived by train, and their furniture was to arrive by schooner. Each morning the three children would venture down to the
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Swing Into Christmas with the Redwine Jazz Band
Join the Redwine Jazz Band as they Swing into Christmas Covington Style on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at the Fuhrmann Auditorium, located at 128 W. 23rd Avenue. The band consists of Ben Redwine,
FOTL Book Sale This Weekend
The Friends of the Library of West St. Tammany monthly book sale takes place this Friday and Saturday, November 16th & 17th, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. This month features
Falaya Fest 2018 This Saturday
The Second Annual Falaya Fest takes place Saturday at the Bogue Falaya Wayside Park, beginning at 11 a.m. Tickets are available at Susan’s on Columbia, Columbia Street Rock n Blues Cafe and online.
Old Feed Store Music Series Last Show of Season
For the final installment of the Fall Season at Marsolan’s Old Feed Store Music Series, they welcome the Dave Bandrowski Band for the 12 – 1 p.m. Concert and the Ric Robertson Band
Three Rivers Art Festival This Weekend
The Annual Three Rivers Art Festival takes place this Saturday and Sunday in Historic Downtown Covington. Tents line the street with artistic offerings from around the country. All of your favorite local spots
NHS Adoption Event November 3rd
First Castle Federal Credit Union will host a Northshore Humane Society Adoption Event on Saturday, November 2, 2018 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. First Castle is not only hosting the event, but
Benson Guest Speaker at Feeding the Needy Luncheon
The Covington Rotary Club is thrilled to announce that Mrs. Gayle Benson, New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner and well-known philanthropist, will be the distinguished guest speaker at its 2018 Feeding the Needy
Rolling To Run For Council-At-Large
Covington City Councilman Larry Rolling, announced Monday he will seek a new position as Council-at-Large on the Covington City Council in the March 2019 election. Due to term limits, we will see a new
YSB Searching for Santas
Youth Service Bureau provides invaluable services to at-risk youth and their families, and advocacy for children who have been victims of abuse. Since 1981, YSB has worked to provide protection and guidance for
CES Presents “The Crucible”
Tickets are on sale now for Christ Episcopal School’s (CES) production of Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, the haunting classic drama based on historical people and true events surrounding the Salem Witch Trials in
CPD Participates in National Drug Take Back Day
The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. According to the 2016 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 6.2 million Americans misused controlled prescription
Stirrings by Beverly Hobbs Shea
I love the honesty of country songs. Raw emotion, shared with an audience of neutrality, ignites a hidden spark and moves us quickly from untouched to identifiable. Funny how we begin with a
Trick or Treatin’ at the Covington Trailhead
The City of Covington presents Trick or Treatin’ at the Covington Trailhead this Saturday. This is a free, family-friendly event featuring face-painting, halloween crafts and pumpkin decorating, plus a red barn farm tour.
Columbia Street Block Party Friday
The Columbia Street Block Party takes place this Friday evening in historic downtown Covington. Take a stroll down the street and see classic cars, hear live music, stop in your favorite spot for
NHS Pets of the Week
Skelly is a seven-month-old, 41 lb. mixed pup. He’s still a puppy with a lot of energy and spunk! He would be great for a family looking for a lively, fun-loving dog! Sarah
“She Kills Monsters” Opens at Covington High
CLAPS introduces the 2018-19 Season with “She Kills Monsters”, a dramatic comedy play by Qui Ngyuen that debuted in 2011. The protagonist Agnes Evans discovers that her deceased younger sister Tilly played the
Countdown to Falaya Fest 2018
Falaya Fest 2018 is less than a month away, and tickets are on sale at locations around downtown Covington. You can purchase tickets at Columbia Street Rock N Blues Cafe at 407 N.
Lentz Receives Plaque of Recognition, Promotions Announced
October 3rd marked the last day for Tim Lentz as Chief of Police of Covington, LA. Lentz received a plaque from the City of Covington in recognition of his dedication and innovative leadership
D.A. Montgomery Urges Consideration, Respect this Political Season
Dear Citizens: The political season is upon us. For that reason, there are political advocates knocking on doors. Sone residents do not like the fact that political advocates are knocking on their doors.