You’re Suggesting A Hierarchy of Organizations 2019 finishes up the 7th year that the Covington Weekly has been in downtown Covington. Five of those years were spent understanding how economic development happens on
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Leadership St. Tammany Class of 2020
Mandeville, LA – Leadership St. Tammany (LST) introduced the members of its Class of 2020 at a reception and ceremony on Wednesday, July 24, at The Greystone Venue in Mandeville. The event recognized
CFD Firefighter Deploys for 2nd Afghanistan Tour
The Covington Fire Department announced the deployment of Firefighter/Operator Sgt. George Frost who serves in the United States Army as a Combat Flight Medic. This is his second tour to Afghanistan. Sgt. Frost
Brooks’ Bike Shop Making Bike Racks
Brooks Bike Shop is busy making bike racks! You can find the one on top at the Lion’s Den Salon, and the one below is in front of Mo’s Art Supply. If you
Mayor Mark Johnson: Slow Your Roll
“Slow Your Roll”
Broken Trust by Nick Tranchina
We as a community want to trust our leaders and believe they have our best interest in mind and will do the right thing when no one is looking. That is really a simple expectation and not far fetched – Right?
Covington Comprehensive Plan 2030 Public Workshops
The City of Covington has contracted with Dana Brown & Associates to update the 2007 Comprehensive Plan. Dana Brown & Associates are a New Orleans based multidisciplinary firm that has extensive experience in
Covington Officials MS “Field Trip”
Recently, Covington Councilmen Mark Verret and Patrick McMath joined Mayor Mark Johnson, Councilman Clay Madden of Mandeville and environmental enthusiast Ross Richardson on a “field trip” to the facility in Sumrall, MS that
Larry Rolling Receives Legislator of the Year
“I feel blessed, humbled, and lucky to work in a community I love so much. It is a great privilege to serve my community and to be recognized with this award for the work I’ve done. It motivates me as a public servant to do more for the City of Covington and St. Tammany Parish,” said Rolling.
A Statement From Parish Presidential Candidate Karen Champagne
If elected, it is my intention to end the “pay-to-play” politics in St. Tammany Parish. To do this, the East & West Chambers will have the same access as any other citizen–nothing more, nothing less.”
DOTD: Complete Roadway Closure LA 36 – Monday
There will be a complete road closure on LA 36, approximately 0.9 miles from the LA 21/LA 36 junction (110 feet West of Opelousas St.) Beginning on Monday, August 26, 2019 at 8
Nelson Qualifies for District 89 House Seat
Mandeville, LA (Aug. 6, 2019) – Mandeville native Richard Nelson qualified to run as a Republican for the District 89 seat of the Louisiana House of Representatives. Nelson is Vice President and an
STPSO: Credit Card Skimmer Found
In the past two years, LDAF inspectors have confiscated 48 skimming devices throughout the state.
Public Notice: Tower Construction
This is to notify the public of the proposed construction of application number A1140541 at Latitude 30 28 46.8 Longitude -90 04 29.7, in Covington, LA. The structure will be a monopole with the overall AGL height of 199ft, with no anticipated lighting required. A statement that interested persons may review the application by going to fcc.gov/asr/applications and entering the Form 854 File Number.
School Zones Back in Effect
“With the start of the school year right around the corner, the Covington Police Department would like to remind drivers in Covington of a couple important laws to keep our students safe! We
LA Medical Marijuana: In Pharmacies This Week
In Louisiana, eligible conditions include the following: cancer, positive status for HIV, AIDS, cachexia or wasting syndrome, seizure disorders, epilepsy, spasticity, Crohn’s disease, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, glaucoma, Parkinson’s disease, severe muscle spasms, intractable pain, post traumatic stress disorder, and some symptoms of autism spectrum disorder.
Bartholomew to Qualify for STP District Judge, Division F
St. Tammany Parish Assistant District Attorney Harold S. Bartholomew, Jr. has announced he will seek election to to the state’s 22nd Judicial District Court for St. Tammany and Washington parishes. He will qualify
Eric Lowe Announces Candidacy for STPC Dist. 6
I am announcing my candidacy for the Sixth District of the St. Tammany Parish Council. I am a resident of St. Tammany Parish since January 1995, and a retired Naval Flight Officer who
Whatever Happened to the Kids on the Milk Carton? Human Trafficking as an Institutional Problem – Opinion
The main issue with uncovering trafficking operations is that in many cases, it is discovered that people in official positions are helping to facilitate the operations.
CPD Investigating Shooting, Red Beans Cook-Off Roundup
The Covington Police Department is actively investigating a shooting that occurred Tuesday night around 11:30 p.m. Resulting in a 24-year-old male shot near the intersection of N. Filmore Street and Schultz Alley