Poppy and his sister Naomi were found as small kittens with a larger community cat colony. Because these two were so sweet and friendly, we placed them in a foster home where they
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News With a Twist at the Covington Trailhead
Join WGNO Television for a live broadcast from the Covington Trailhead on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Bring your chairs, wave signs and show some home town pride
Save the Date for Oxtoberfest 2018
On Saturday, October 6th, from 3-6pm, the 2nd annual Oxtoberfest Beer Fest will take place at the Covington Trailhead. Tickets are $30 ahead of time and can be purchased online at www.oxtoberfest.org, or
Sunset at the Landing Friday
Sunset at the Landing takes place Friday, September 21, 2018 from 6 to 9 p.m. At the Columbia Street Landing on the Bogue Falaya River. The Landing Concerts are Free and open to
Welcome Back Sgt. Lance Benjamin
Welcome back to Sergeant Lance Benjamin, who returned from Afghanistan following active duty. The Covington Police Department received the ESGR Pro Patria Award for their support of Benjamin, who nominated the department. “Please
CPD Chief Lentz Tenders Letter of Resignation
Mayor Mike Cooper announced this week that he was presented a letter of resignation from Covington Police Chief Tim Lentz, effective at 5 p.m. On Wednesday, October 3. In his letter to Mayor
NHS Pet of the Week
This awesome guy is Baker, a two-year-old large breed mix looking for a forever home at Northshore Humane Society! Baker was in a home for over a year when his owner suddenly developed
Save the Date: Cynthia Kolls Exhibition
The City of Covington’s Gallery at City Hall will open the solo exhibition of Cynthia Kolls with a reception. Mayor Mike Cooper invites the public to attend on Tuesday, September 25, 2018, from
Kiwanis Host Congressional Candidates
Kiwanis Club of Greater Covington will meet Tuesday, September 18 at 7:30 a.m. To 8:30 a.m. at the Covington Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall (located at 222 South Jefferson Avenue.) Featuring candidates for US
This Weekend in Downtown Covington
The Covington Farmer’s Market takes place every Wednesday at the Covington Trailhead from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and every Saturday at the 600 block of Columbia Street (Covington Police Department) from 8
STAA Presents: Chasing the Thing
STAA Presents Chasing The Thing: The River Fugue Series with Bernard Mattox The opening reception for the latest works of local area sculptor and mixed-media artist Bernard Mattox will be held in St
September National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month. The Atlantic Hurricane activity is underway, and while we missed the tropical depression, there are several other systems active currently. The St. Tammany Parish Government offers an alert
Food For Fines at St. Tammany Parish Library
St. Tammany Parish Library offers Food For Fines from Tuesday, September 4 to Saturday, September 29. The Library will forgive your fines for bringing in canned food to benefit partnering local food banks.
Covington Garden Club Meeting
The first Covington Garden Club Meeting of the 2018 – 2019 Club Year takes place at 1 p.m. on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at Christ Episcopal Parish House. Membership is open to all
Kiwanis at the Southern Hotel
You are invited to join the Kiwanis International of Greater Covington at the historic Southern Hotel on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at 6 p.m. Learn how the Kiwanis of Greater Covington provides you
NHS Volunteer Coordinator Position Open
The Northshore Humane Society is hiring for the position of Volunteer Coordinator. The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for managing all programs associated with volunteers including our volunteer program, Canine Cabbies, Puppy Pop Ins,
Tranchina Announces Run For Sheriff
ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA — Nick Tranchina announced today that he will seek election to the office of St. Tammany Parish Sheriff in 2019. Nick is a veteran of the United States Marine
New Garbage Pick Up Schedule for Covington
With the goal of improving services to the household and business customers in Covington, the Covington City Council passed a Resolution at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 to allow
What We Think We See
By Beverly Hobbs Shea There’s a line in a popular country song that goes “I can’t un-see it.” How simple but how true and profound! Being the English major word bird I am,
Blocker Named Covington Fire Chief
Congratulations are in order to Gary Blocker, who is now Fire Chief for the City of Covington. From the desk of Mayor Cooper: Team Covington: I am pleased to announce my appointment of