Out of an abundance of caution over Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) concerns, City of Covington leaders together with event organizers have announced the cancellation of weekend events. These events include the Covington Celtic Club’s
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Covington: On the Serious Side
Mayor Mark recently launched a constant contact email blast to update the citizens of Covington with city news and events. Covington Weekly is printing ‘Covington: On The Serious Side’ to help facilitate this
Tyler Street Construction This Weekend
City of Covington: North Tyler Street from 23rd Avenue to Columbia Street will be closed this weekend for construction. Crews will work the weekend to mitigate impact on weekday traffic. Drive with caution
Memorial Service For Patricia Brister Monday
Memorial Service Announced For Patricia P. Brister, Former St. Tammany Parish President The public is invited to a Memorial Service for Patricia P. “Pat” Brister, former St. Tammany Parish President, Ambassador to the
St. Peter School Street Resolution
Resolution No. 2020-01 – A Resolution of the Covington City Council Authorizing the Closure of E. 20th Avenue Between S. Theard Street and S. Washington Street and S. Theard Street Between E. Temperence
City of Covington Parade Parking
The City of Covington welcomes all parade-goers this Mardi Gras season. In an effort to provide a pleasant and enjoyable experience, the City would like to remind visitors of parking regulations as designated
Drive With Caution in Work Zones
St. Tammany Parish LA 21 (S Tyler St.): 13th Ave. to US 190B (W 21st Ave.) .013314 There will be alternating single lane closures on LA 21 (S Tyler St.), between 13th Ave.
CPD Bike Division Gets Bold New Look
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
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”