Downtown Covington is gearing up for the (slight) change in our subtropical seasons (at least knock that humidity down), by offering a busy autumn
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Holistic Education Monthly Meeting: Natural Health & Healing
Darrell Martin of Blueboy Herbs will speak on “Nature’s Plants for Your Health & Healing and Tincture Making”. A discussion will follow the lecture.
Covington Bicentennial Kickoff: The City of Covington Celebrates 200 Years
Covington is planning an action-packed bicentennial kickoff event on Tuesday, September 25, 5:30 – 8 p.m., at the Covington Trailhead. Live performances by Kermit
Signs, Signs, Everywhere There’s Signs: Code Enforcement in the City of Covington
Code enforcement is responsible for enforcing codes and regulations related to garbage, housing, dangerous buildings and inoperable or unlicensed vehicles. The Code Enforcement Officer
A Letter to All Covington Residents from Mayor Cooper (September 11th)
Dear Friends: As many of you are aware, I recently underwent emergency colon surgery and am progressively recovering at St. Tammany Parish Hospital. I
Covington Street Improvements and Beautification Projects
The City has released beginning dates for several Downtown Covington Revitalization Projects, set to be completed for the culmination of the City’s Bicentennial Celebration
Support Local Farms
Many local farms sustained damage with the recent flooding. Please do what you can to support our local producers because they work hard to
September National Preparedness Month: DHS Plans Open House
At the peak of hurricane season, the public needs information and answers. The Communications District and Homeland Security will be giving tours of the
Hurricane Isaac: Slow Moving Hurricane Tests Levee Work
Hurricane Isaac was officially a Category 1 storm, but its slow movement through the region turned it quickly into a water event. Households that
The Victory Garden: Building Strong Communities Together
During and after World War I and World War II, communities were strongly encouraged to maintain “Victory Gardens” as an effort to ease food
DIVA Holds Auction at STAA, August 18 – 31
The Divine Protectors of Endangered Pleasures (DIVA) is a woman’s group working in beading circles throughout the year to create one of a kind
Submit Your Old Photos: Bicentennial Postcard Contest
Submit your old photos of ‘Historic Covington’ to the Covington Bicentennial Postcard Contest! Winning photos will be used to create a series of Bicentennial
Justitia Omnibus Tammanend: Historical Significance of “St. Tammany”
Upon examining the logo of the City of Covington, you will find the phrase “Justitia Omnibus” on the left side within the banner, Latin
Pine Leaf Boys Play Concert at the Landing
Louisiana’s Own, World Renowned The Pine Leaf Boys are four time Grammy nominees from south Louisiana who are adding a new spice to Cajun
Holistic Education Meeting: What Your Eyes Say About Your Health
On Thursday, August 16, 2012, John Osborne of Hattiesburg, MS will discuss using Iridology to improve your health. Iridology is the practice of examining
Renovation Has Begun!
The Southern Hotel Follow the progress at www.southernhotel.com
Northshore Food Coop: Buying Clubs & Farm Festivals
At the second co-op meeting, discussion revolved around buying clubs and community events to promote the goal of a permanent location. The buying club
Covington Farmers Market
Visit the Covington Farmers Market online at www.covingtonfarmersmarket.org for each week’s available items. The website contains a vendor’s list, calendar, slide shows, a cookbook,