Pat Brister, St. Tammany Parish President announced today the start of a $3.5 million roadway improvement investment on Highway 1085 (Bootlegger Road) in the Covington area. Crews will begin Thursday, July 18, 2019
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CFD Firefighter’s Association Donates Check to Firefighter
The CFD’s Firefighters Association recently gifted Firefighter and Paramedic Dustin Moreau a check for $1,000. Dustin lost his belongings when his Covington area condominium caught fire last June. St. Tammany Fire Protection District
STPG Preparedness Posture
Pat Brister, St. Tammany Parish President, her administration and emergency operations personnel continue to monitor any potential impacts of Potential Tropical Cyclone Two, currently located in the Gulf of Mexico, and forecast to
CPD Investigating Gunshots Fired
The Covington Police Department is actively investigating an incident of gunshots fired at a large gathering near the intersection of West 28th Avenue and N. Monroe Street that occurred on Sunday, July 7,
Statement on Recycling Changes From Covington Mayor Mark Johnson
“Can’t you smell that smell? The smell of trash surrounds you … ” (apologies to Lynyrd Skynyrd). Councilmen Patrick McMath and Mark Verret joined Mayor Mark and CAO Gina Hayes on a visit
CFD: Fireworks Safety & Discharge Regulations
Please remember the City of Covington ordinance only allows residents to discharge fireworks on two holidays, New Years and Fourth of July. Specific timelines were given for each holiday. The times allowed to
Welcome Mayor Johnson and Covington City Council
Mayor Mike Cooper took his last photograph with the Covington Police Department last week during their annual departmental inspections. The Covington Police Department expressed thanks to Mayor Cooper for his 8 years of
Landmark Trees Recognized by Covington Tree Board
The Covington Tree Board presented a certificate of recognition to John and Sharon Vergez Vercellotti for two pecan trees at their residence on E. 25th Avenue. The trees are the first to be
Ernest J. Cooper Memorial Fire Station Dedication Event A Success
The City of Covington hosted a Dedication Event at the Ernest J. Cooper Memorial Fire Station on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 to recognize the completion of its two bay expansion and interior renovations
City of Covington Recycling Schedule Change
In an effort to maintain recycling services to all residents and to maintain current rates, Coastal Environmental Services is changing the City of Covington’s recycling schedule. All recycling will now be picked up
Candidate for Sheriff Nick Tranchina Calls for Independent Investigation of St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office
“We can’t take lightly or employ catchy euphemisms to describe a subculture of ‘good ole’ boys’ that hide corruption and criminal activity. It does not inspire public confidence and will not root out corruption.”
Reed/Strain Legacy Demands Re-examination of Arrests and Convictions
Editor’s Note/Response to D.A. Montgomery’s Press Release with regard to former Sheriff Strain’s Arrest. Louisiana is identified as a prison state, evidenced by the fact that during the Reed/Strain tenure, St. Tammany had,
Jack Strain Arrested For Sex Crimes
“In the Fall of 2017, the Louisiana State Police, FBI, and IRS presented me with evidence that former St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Jack Strain had engaged in sex crimes.”
2019 LA Child Passenger Safety Law & Summer Safety
2019 Louisiana Child Passenger Safety Law The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office shared the new Louisiana Child Passenger Safety Law information on social media from Buckle Up Louisiana. The chart below shows changes
Covington Police Department Promotions
The Covington Police Department is excited to announce two promotions! The first promotion was Officer Patrick Sander, who is a 17 year law enforcement veteran, where he was promoted from the rank of
Bogue Falaya Park Dedication Event
Mayor Mike Cooper invites you to join the City of Covington along with Digital Engineering, Gill’s Crane & Dozer Service, and other partners on Thursday, May 23 @ 10:00am for a dedication event
CPD Kid’s Camp 2019, Welcome New Officers
The Covington Police Department would like to remind the Covington area families that the Covington Police Department will be hosting its free annual kids summer camp for children ages 6 – 13. The
Swing in the Pines Cancelled
Due to weather forecast of continued rain and rising river, the City of Covington’s 21st annual Swing in the Pines in beautiful Bogue Falaya Park on Saturday, May 11, and rain date Sunday,
Tiffany Angel Nesbit Exhibition at Heritage Bank
Tiffany Angel Nesbit will exhibit new studio paintings at Heritage Bank of St. Tammany May 6 – June 3, 2019. Titled “Remnants of Past Obsessions,” the exhibition is derived from taking past ideas
STP Candidate for Sheriff Files Ethics Complaint Against Incumbent
The parish government is no stranger to skirting ethics laws, as Covington Weekly has reported in the past with legislation written by former Representative Tim Burns exempting parish council members from state ethics laws in place to prevent conflicts of interest.