The Blue Swamp Creek Nature Trails are comprised of four distinct nature trails maintained by Keep Covington Beautiful. The Pitcher Plant Trail passes through woodland, savanna restoration area with fire used as a
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United Way Red Beans & Rice Cook Off
Spice it up at the United Way’s Annual Red Beans & Rice Cook Off -West 2017. This event is Monday, July 31 at Northlake Christian School. For $10 a person, attendees enjoy all
Coffee With Mayor Cooper Recap July 2017
The City of Covington’s quarterly informal event, Coffee with Mayor Cooper at the Covington Trailhead, was well attended as usual, featuring coffee provided by Campbell’s Coffee. Mayor Cooper covered the usual upcoming events
Clarification Regarding Northshore Community Foundation: What’s In A Name
Response to last week’s article is that the Northshore Community Foundation is gathering the actual details of the project for presentation to Mayor Cooper’s office and the Covington Business Association, suggesting that the
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Ben Bensen III Solo Exhibition Closing Reception At Covington City Hall
The City of Covington’s Gallery at City Hall will close the solo exhibition featuring local artist Ben Bensen III with a reception. Mayor Mike Cooper invites the public to attend on Tuesday, July
The Northshore Community Foundation: What’s In A Name?
The Northshore Community Foundation is recently in the news with regard to a controversial “Bike-Share” program supported by St. Tammany Parish President Pat Brister. The Foundation wants each municipality to pay $25,000 for
DOTD Open House Public Meeting July 27
OPEN HOUSE PUBLIC MEETING – I-12 Widening LA 21 – LA 59 (St. Tammany Parish) STATE PROJECT NO.: H.011137: I-12: LA 21 – U.S. 190/STATE PROJECT NO.: H.011152: I-12: U.S. 190 – LA
Blood Drive For Steve Scalise At The Courthouse
District Attorney Warren Montgomery is sponsoring a blood drive for Congressman Steve Scalise on Thursday, July 27, 2017, from 11:30 a.m. To 3:30 p.m. At 701 N. Columbia Street (The Justice Center). The
This Week in Downtown Covington
Columbia Street Rock N Blues Cafe hosts the first annual Bananas Fosters Silent Auction Fundraiser for St. John Storehouse Louisiana this Saturday evening, July 15, 2017 from 6 – 9 p.m. Event is
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Open House Rescheduled For Monday, July 10
The City of Covington’s Traffic Calming & Connectivity Plan Open House is rescheduled for Monday, July 10, 2017, from 6 p.m. To 7 p.m. At the Covington City Council Chambers, located at 222
Second Saturday Art Walk & Other Covington Events
The 52nd Annual National Summer Show opens Saturday, July 8 2017, from 6 – 9 p.m. and runs through August 19. The annual juried exhibition features art from around the country. A total
Disposable Heroes PTSD Awareness Day
The Disposable Heroes Project of Hammond, LA has established July 27th as PTSD Awareness Day to honor Army Staff Sergeant Joe Biel, who suffered from PTSD and took his own life. Post Traumatic
Human Trafficking in the United States
According to the U.S. Justice Department, 14,500 to 17,500 people are trafficked into the country every year. The 2016 Global Slavery Index estimates that 57,700 U.S. Citizens and immigrants are victims of human
Explore Home Ownership Opportunities
June is Homeownership Month. Learn more about financial management and explore home ownership opportunities in St. Tammany Parish. ‘Make A House Your Home’ is a free public event taking place on Thursday, June
The Gift of Time
We’ve all heard the phrase the gift of time so much so that it seems to have lost its meaning. First off, time is a concept measured quantitatively and usually with no consideration
Fourth Annual Sparks in the Park Friday, June 30
Mark your calendars for the City of Covington’s 4th annual Sparks in the Park on Friday, June 30, 2017. This wonderful family event will celebrate America’s Day of Independence and will begin at
Lane Reconfiguration Delayed
Due to the rain expected this week from Tropical Storm Cindy, the City of Covington announced the Lane Reconfiguration at the LA 21 Widening is rescheduled to begin Sunday, June 25, at 8
STHS Pet of the Week
Doge is a one-year-old medium mix pup looking for a new home at St. Tammany Humane Society. Doge does great with other animals and awesome with kids. He is very sweet and would