St. Tammany Pediatrics joins St. Tammany Health System pediatric inpatient and emergency departments in earning the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation, granted by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES)
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What’s going on in Covington, LA?
St. Tammany Parish Government Saves Over $2 Million to Date Through New Approach to Projects
St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper has changed the way district infrastructure projects are initiated in St. Tammany through bundling district road projects in close proximity to save money.
Parish Urges Electricity Conservation During Winter Weather Event
MISO has declared a Maximum Generation Emergency Event due to forced generation outages and below normal temperatures. The entire State of Louisiana and every electric utility company’s consumers are being asked to curtail electricity usage to relieve the demand.
Covington Comprehensive Plan 2030 Web-Meeting Monday February 22nd
Covington Comprehensive Plan 2030 meetings continue with a Steering Committee & Stakeholders webinar on Monday, February 22nd, 2021. This meeting is open to the public, register in advance here.
Rescues from Alleged Dogfighting Ring in Need of Foster at Northshore Humane
On Friday, February 12th the pitbulls confiscated from an alleged dogfighting ring in Hammond were transported to no-kill animal rescue, Northshore Humane Society, for a second chance after living chained or secured to trees in a backyard for years.
Dropping Temperatures Trigger Cold Weather Preparations
With predictions from the National Weather Service of sustained freezing temperatures early next week, St. Tammany Parish Government has instituted its severe cold weather protocol.
Parish President Mike Cooper Calls on Citizens to Continue Prevention Practices Through the Mardi Gras Holiday
As we head into the Mardi Gras holiday weekend, St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper is relying on each and every St. Tammany resident to take personal responsibility, and heed the advice of medical professionals to continue to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Covington Weekly Introduces New Historic Walking Tour
Covington Weekly is excited to introduce the new Historic Walking Tour, a map and guide of historic locations in downtown Covington! Find the map in the latest edition of our Quarterly publication, out now at these fine locations…
“Chillin’ at the River” Free Concert Postponed Due to Weather
The City of Covington’s free concert “Chillin’ at the River” that was scheduled for Thursday, February 11th, 2021, has been postponed due to expected bad weather. Stay tuned for updates on a rescheduled date!
COVID Vaccine Eligibility Expanded by Louisiana Department of Health
Louisiana will expand eligibility for COVID-19 vaccines on Monday (Feb. 8), Gov. John Bel Edwards announced in a Thursday press conference, lowering the minimum age from 70 to 65 and adding all first responders, not just those providing healthcare and vaccinations.
City of Covington Construction Project Update from Mayor Mark Johnson
The City has been quite active during the past 60 days regarding infrastructure improvements. Kudos to engineer Callie Baker for getting these engineering and construction contracts underway…
Update from Councilman Mark Verret – CPD Update, Sewer & Road Improvements
Largely due to the efforts at increasing police pay, I am pleased to report that we have six new recruits who have undergone training at the Police Academy and three newly hired, experienced officers with updated Field Training…
Upcoming Public Meetings in February, 2021 – City of Covington
Upcoming City of Covington public meetings for the month of February, 2021, including Covington Comprehensive Plan 2030 meetings. All meetings are held in compliance with local COVID mandates, attendance is limited…
Brand-New Tammany Trace Signage Offers Enhanced Features for Patrons
Tammany Trace patrons can expect to see new, upgraded signage along the 28-mile Rails-to-Trails conversion within the coming weeks. The signage, made possible with support from the Northshore Homebuilders Charitable Trust, retains features from the previous version, while offering greater detail…
New Local Business Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies on Friday in Covington
Join the City of Covington in welcoming these new businesses at their ribbon cutting ceremonies on Friday, January 29th, 2021.
Rollin’ on the 3 Rivers Releases Map of House Floats in Covington
Rollin’ on the Three Rivers House Float Parade kicked off last Saturday in Covington with enthusiastic participation from both residents and businesses alike. The concept, inspired by the many krewes popping up along the gulf coast, encourages locals to celebrate in an artistic and safe way by decorating your property for onlookers.
Mayor Mark Reminds Covington to “Slow Your Roll”
In an email update sent out yesterday, Mayor Mark details a particularly hectic traffic day for CPD on Monday, with 6 car crashes and 221 cars “radar clocked” for speeding, just in Covington.
Covington Comprehensive Plan 2030 Public Meeting Monday January 25
Public meetings to discuss updates to the Covington Comprehensive Plan continue Monday, January 26, from 6:30 – 7:30 at the City Council Chambers.
City of Covington Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Rev. Peter Atkins Park
Join the City of Covington on Monday, January 18th at Rev. Peter Atkins Park to celebrate MLK Day 2021! Festivities are from 12 – 4 pm and include MLK program and art display, games, light refreshments, poster and essay contest, and more!
Covington Police Department Hires Six New Officers
We are excited to announce the hiring of six (6) new police officers, all of who will be starting the Slidell Regional Police Academy on Monday.