The Covington Police Department would like to thank Gallardo Signs and Printing, who recently re-striped the Bike Patrol Division’s entire fleet of bicycles. Look for the newly striped bikes on a local street
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Covington Branch Parish library Reopens Monday, January 27, 2020
The Covington Library Temporary Branch closed on January 15th and materials are being moved to the newly renovated original building. The Covington Branch will officially reopen on Monday, January 27, 2020. A ribbon
Road Improvements, Smoke Testing
The City of Covington has hired Compliance EnviroSystems, LLC to conduct smoke testing of the sanitary sewer system in upcoming weeks throughout the River Forest Subdivision. This testing is scheduled to begin on
Christmas Tree Pick up/ recycling
Coastal Environmental Services will pick up bare Christmas trees for RECYCLING on Monday, January 13, 2020. Trees for recycling MUST be green with no artificial decorations/adornments/stands attached. Christmas trees that are unable to
Caroline Darby Christmas Wish 2019
Every year in December, members of the Covington Police Department get together to plan and organize the Caroline Darby Christmas Wish Toy Giveaway Event. We are happy to say that this year was
11th Ave. Bridge At Mile Branch Repair
A recent LADOTD bridge inspection of the W. 11th Avenue Bridge at Mile Branch in Covington found critical deficiencies in the substructure. In 2018, the City of Covington began the engineering design for
CPD Welcomes New recruits
Recently, members of the Covington Police Department had the honor of attending the Slidell Police Department’s Regional Police Training Academy where five of Covington Police Departments recruits have attended for the past 18
The Haunted St. Tammany Sheriff’s Race
The general consensus among those that are inclined to consider the existence of ghosts is that an entity will be restless when there is unsettled business, or when justice has not been served.
A Hierarchy of Underpaid Wizards
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
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