Skip to content
Covington Weekly

Covington Weekly

local news Covington, LA

  • E-Newsletter Signup
  • Archives
  • Photography
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Advertising
    • Advertiser Online Pay
  • Local Resources
  • Visit Our Advertisers
  • Covington Quarterly
  • Covington Historic Walking Tour
  • Distribution Locations
You are Here
  • Home
  • 2014

Tag: 2014

Local News

Merry Christmas from Covington Mayor Mike Cooper

December 24, 2014December 23, 20141 min read

“The holiday season is truly a time for joy and celebration. It is a wonderful time to look back with gratitude, giving thanks for

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • Tumblr
  • Pinterest
  • Email
  • Print
  • More
  • Reddit
  • Pocket
  • Skype

Read More

2014, City of Covington, Louisiana, Mayor Mike Cooper, Merry Christmas, news, seasons greetings
Share
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin
Local News

Mayor Announces Covington Street Improvement Project 2014 Completion

December 24, 2014February 3, 20151 min read

Covington Mayor Mike Cooper stated that the 2014 Local Street Improvement Project was finalized on Friday, December 19 with the widening and asphalt overlay

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • Tumblr
  • Pinterest
  • Email
  • Print
  • More
  • Reddit
  • Pocket
  • Skype

Read More

2014, 2014 Local Street Improvement Project, City of Covington, community improvements, completed, Covington, Covington Mayor Mike Cooper, December 19, finalized on Friday, Louisiana, news
Share
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin
Local News

Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office Saves Christmas

December 24, 2014December 24, 20142 min read

Children throughout Washington Parish can sleep soundly tonight. Washington Parish Sheriff Randy Seal has arrested the famed Christmas thief, The Grinch. Grinch, 56, a

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • Tumblr
  • Pinterest
  • Email
  • Print
  • More
  • Reddit
  • Pocket
  • Skype

Read More

2014, arrested The Grinch, local news, Louisiana, Merry Christmas, Washington Parish Sheriff Randy Seal, Washington Parish Sheriff's Office Saves Christmas
Share
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin
Local Events Shop Local This Week at the Farmer's Market

This Week at the Covington Farmer’s Market by Charlene LeJeune

December 23, 2014August 1, 20163 min read

Blessings of the season to you, friends. Tomorrow is Christmas Eve and I know you’re all getting ready for family and friends and lots

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • Tumblr
  • Pinterest
  • Email
  • Print
  • More
  • Reddit
  • Pocket
  • Skype

Read More

2014, Bartlett Farm, bok choi, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, chard, chard cabbage, cheese, Chompers BBQ food demo, coconut flan, collards, Covington, Covington Farmers Market, Crispin Schroeder, December 24th & 27th, Dinosaur kale, Evangeline sweet potatoes, events, Father & Son Farm, free event, fresh, grapefruit, green onions, GROW.Farm, iceberg lettuce, kale, live music, local, local musician, Louisiana, meats, mustard, news, oranges, organic, persimmons, produce, public event, pure cane syrup, quail eggs, radishes, raw milk, red navel oranges, satsumas, Saturday Market, Shop Local, spinach, support local farms, sweet kumquats, tat soi, turnips, Wednesday market, yard eggs
Share
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin
General Local News

Santa Makes Special Appearance at Heritage Bank of St. Tammany

December 17, 2014December 16, 20141 min read

Heritage Bank is excited to announce that the North Pole’s very own Santa Claus will stop for a visit at the Covington location on Friday,

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • Tumblr
  • Pinterest
  • Email
  • Print
  • More
  • Reddit
  • Pocket
  • Skype

Read More

2014, Covington, Covington branch, December 19th, Heritage Bank of St. Tammany, Historic Downtown, local, Louisiana, news, pictures with Santa
Share
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin
Local News

LHSC: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over This Holiday Season

December 17, 2014December 16, 20142 min read

BATON ROUGE – Louisiana law enforcement agencies are joining forces Dec. 12 – Jan. 1 to combat the high number of drunk-driving-related crashes in

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • Tumblr
  • Pinterest
  • Email
  • Print
  • More
  • Reddit
  • Pocket
  • Skype

Read More

2013, 2014, alcohol use, arrests, car crashes, checkpoints, Christmas holiday, Colonel Mike Edmonson, community improvements, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, drunk driving, DWI, fatalities, Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, Louisiana State Police, Lt. Col. John LeBlanc, national campaign, New Years holiday, news, overtime patrols, reducing deadly crashes, sober
Share
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin
Local Events Local News Non Profit Spotlight Shop Local

Holiday Art Market at the Covington Trailhead Saturday Presented by the STAA

December 3, 2014December 2, 20141 min read

Presented by the St. Tammany Art Association in partnership with the City of Covington, the December Covington Art Market takes place this Saturday at

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • Tumblr
  • Pinterest
  • Email
  • Print
  • More
  • Reddit
  • Pocket
  • Skype

Read More

2014, art demos, ceramics, City of Covington, Covington Trailhead, December, Downtown Covington, events, fine-art paintings, great food from Beck-N-Call, hand-made purses, Holiday Covington Art Market, jewelry, live music, live music by Timothy Gates, local, Local and regional artists, local artists, local non-profit, metal work, new work, news, novelties, original, original art is tax-free in the Cultural Arts District, photography, public event, shop for Christmas, Shop Local, shop local this holiday season, St. Tammany Art Association, STAA, This Saturday, wood-working
Share
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin
Local Events Local News

Deck The Rails: Free Children’s Event With Outdoor Movie ‘Elf’

December 3, 2014December 2, 20141 min read

The City of Covington presents their annual free children’s holiday event “Deck the Rails” this Saturday, December 6th, 4 – 7:30 pm at the

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • Tumblr
  • Pinterest
  • Email
  • Print
  • More
  • Reddit
  • Pocket
  • Skype

Read More

2014, children's event, Christmas caroling, City of Covington, Covington, Covington Trailhead, December 6th, Deck the Rails, events, free event, holiday entertainment, holiday event, Louisiana, news, outdoor movie screening of 'Elf', public event, Santa's arrival, Saturday
Share
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin
Local Events Local News

CPD Announces Annual Toys for Tots Campaign In Full Swing for 2014

November 26, 2014November 25, 20142 min read

The Covington Police Officers’ Recreation Association’s annual Caroline Darby Memorial Toys for Tots campaign for 2014 has officially started. Toys for Tots is held

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • Tumblr
  • Pinterest
  • Email
  • Print
  • More
  • Reddit
  • Pocket
  • Skype

Read More

2014, Caroline Darby Memorial Toys for Tots, Christmas presents, City of Covington, community improvements, Covington Police Department, Covington Police Officer's Recreation Association, CPD, CPORA Toys For Tots, events, Greater Covington Center, news, toy drive, toys for children
Share
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin
Local Events Shop Local

Craft Fair On Lee Lane Every Saturday, Presented By The English Tea Room And Covington Weekly

November 19, 2014November 19, 20141 min read

The Craft Fair at Lee Lane will continue this weekend, running every Saturday through December 20th for the entirety of Covington’s “Christmas In The Country,”

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • Tumblr
  • Pinterest
  • Email
  • Print
  • More
  • Reddit
  • Pocket
  • Skype

Read More

2014, activities, art demonstrations, art event, children's event, Christmas in the Country, Covington, Covington Weekly, Craft Fair on Lee Lane, events, free event, Historic Downtown, Lee Lane, live music, local musicians, Louisiana, news, public event, Shop Local, The English Tea Room, vintage collectors, Walker Alley Tea Garden
Share
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin
Local News

St. Tammany Parish Election Results – Tough Races Yield Runoff for District Attorney

November 5, 2014November 5, 20141 min read

Dawn Amacker successfully defended her 22nd Judicial Seat with a strong showing (72%,) while Brian Trainor and Warren Montgomery will be headed into a

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • Tumblr
  • Pinterest
  • Email
  • Print
  • More
  • Reddit
  • Pocket
  • Skype

Read More

2014, 22nd Judicial District Attorney, 22nd Judicial District Family Court Judge, Alan Black, Brian Trainor, date, December 6th, election, Judge Dawn Amacker, Louisiana, news, November 2014, November election, Results, Roy Burns, runoff election, St. Tammany Parish, Warren Montgomery, Washington Parish
Share
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin
Local Events Local News

Election Day November 4th – Find Sample Ballots & Polling Places For Your Area

October 29, 2014October 29, 20141 min read

Election time is here again! Election Day is Tuesday November 4th, 2014, polling places are open 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. View a sample

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • Tumblr
  • Pinterest
  • Email
  • Print
  • More
  • Reddit
  • Pocket
  • Skype

Read More

2014, 22nd Judicial District Attorney, 22nd Judicial District Family Court Judge, election day, events, Louisiana, Louisiana Secretary of State, news, November 4th, polls, sample ballot, St. Tammany Parish, US Representative, US Senator, voting locations
Share
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin
Local Events Local News Non Profit Spotlight

Pallets With Purpose Fundraiser Event at Covington Food Bank

October 29, 2014October 28, 20141 min read

On Saturday, November 1st 6:30 – 10 pm the Covington Food Bank will host Pallets With Purpose: fun-flavored, food-funding warehouse event. Guests will enjoy

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • Tumblr
  • Pinterest
  • Email
  • Print
  • More
  • Reddit
  • Pocket
  • Skype

Read More

2014, benefit, Covington, Covington Food Bank, dancing, dining, events, fall, fundraiser event, local non-profit, Louisiana, mingling, news, Pallet With Purpose, shopping
Share
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin
Local Events Local News Shop Local

Tickets on Sale Now at COPA – “The Island of Dr. Fitzmorris” & “The Butler Did It”

October 15, 2014October 14, 20141 min read

Center Of Performing Arts is proud to host “The Island of Dr. Fitzmorris”, a one-night-only show. Playwright and actor Jim Fitzmorris takes audiences on

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • Tumblr
  • Pinterest
  • Email
  • Print
  • More
  • Reddit
  • Pocket
  • Skype

Read More

"The Butler Did It", "The Island of Dr. Fitzmorris", 2014, Center of Performing Arts, events, James Lejeune, Jim Fitzmorris, local playwright, local talent, news, November, November 6th, October, October 25th, one night only play, performance, Shop Local
Share
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin
Local Events Shop Local

Tickets on Sale Now at COPA – “The Island of Dr. Fitzmorris” & “The Butler Did It”

October 8, 2014October 7, 20141 min read

Center Of Performing Arts is proud to host “The Island of Dr. Fitzmorris”, a one-night-only show. Playwright and actor Jim Fitzmorris takes audiences on

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • Tumblr
  • Pinterest
  • Email
  • Print
  • More
  • Reddit
  • Pocket
  • Skype

Read More

"The Butler Did It", "The Island of Dr. Fitzmorris", 2014, Center of Performing Arts, events, James Lejeune, Jim Fitzmorris, local playwright, local talent, news, November 6th, October 25th, performance, Shop Local
Share
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin
General Shop Local

2014 Parish Fair Posters by Suzanne King Available for Purchase

October 8, 2014October 7, 20141 min read

The Parish Fair is over, but you can remember it always with this one-of-a-kind poster designed by local artist Suzanne King! STPF posters are

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • Tumblr
  • Pinterest
  • Email
  • Print
  • More
  • Reddit
  • Pocket
  • Skype

Read More

2014, available for purchase, collectable, Covington, Covington Art & Frame, embossed with the STPF seal, Local Artist, local artist, Louisiana, news, numbered, sale, Shop Local, signed, St. Tammany Parish Fair Poster, Suzanne King
Share
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin
Local Events Non Profit Spotlight

Playmakers Announces Cast For Next Play – “Haunting of Hill House” Opens October 31st

October 8, 2014October 7, 20141 min read

Playmakers Theater, 19106 Playmakers Rd. (off Lee Rd.), Covington, announces the cast for this sinister mystery – “The Haunting of Hill House”. The 7

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • Tumblr
  • Pinterest
  • Email
  • Print
  • More
  • Reddit
  • Pocket
  • Skype

Read More

"Haunting of Hill House", 2014, Anysia Genre, Barbara Arceneaux, Bill Ruffin, cast announced, community theater, Covington, Derek Thrush, events, Holloween show, Liz Zelenka, local non-profit, Louisiana, Mack McGinnis, Margaret Lipscomb, news, October 31st, performance, Playmakers Theater
Share
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin
Local Events Non Profit Spotlight

Friday Night Show at Fuhrmann Auditorium: The Nutria Blues Presented by InterACT NOLA

September 17, 2014September 16, 20141 min read

InterAct NOLA, a theater group of actors with intellectual disabilities, will perform an original musical, “The Nutria Blues,” a satirical production loosely based on

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • Tumblr
  • Pinterest
  • Email
  • Print
  • More
  • Reddit
  • Pocket
  • Skype

Read More

2014, Arc of Greater New Orleans, Covington, events, Fuhrmann Auditorium, Greater Covington Center, InterAct NOLA, local non-profit, Louisiana, New Orleans, news, original musical rendition, performance, September, The Nutria Blues, The Pied Piper of Hamelin
Share
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin
Local Events Non Profit Spotlight

“The Trip to Bountiful” Opening Night Friday at Playmakers Theater

September 3, 2014September 2, 20142 min read

This is the poignant story of Mrs. Watts, an aging widow living with her son and daughter-in-law in a three-room flat in Houston, Texas.

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • Tumblr
  • Pinterest
  • Email
  • Print
  • More
  • Reddit
  • Pocket
  • Skype

Read More

"The Trip to Bountiful", 2014, 2014-15 season, community theater, Covington, director Derek Thrush, Elizabeth Pfeffer Williams, events, Horton Foote, live performance, local actors, local non-profit, Louisiana, news, play, Playmakers Theater, Rosemary's Closet, September
Share
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin
Local Events Non Profit Spotlight

Rock-N-The River Bash to Benefit Tchefuncte River Foundation

August 27, 2014August 27, 20141 min read

This unique free event will feature five live hot local bands on a water barge in the river! Enjoy the music of Kandeeside, 90

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • Tumblr
  • Pinterest
  • Email
  • Print
  • More
  • Reddit
  • Pocket
  • Skype

Read More

2014, 90 Degrees West, Band Camp, benefit, Columbia Street Rock N Blues Cafe, Covington, events, Four Unplugged, free event, Kandeeside, live music, local bands, Louisiana, Madisonville, Main Street, news, Rock-N-The River Bash, Tchefuncte River, Tchefuncte River Foundation, water barge stage
Share
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Linkedin

Posts navigation

Older posts

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram

Sign up for our FREE e-newsletter!

Search Form

Categories

  • Art Event
  • City Updates
  • CPD Updates
  • Farmers Market Recipes
  • Featured Posts
  • Flora of Covington
  • General
  • Healthy Living
  • Live Music
  • Local Events
  • Local History
  • Local News
  • Non Profit Spotlight
  • Opinion
  • Parish News
  • Pet of the Week
  • Pic of the Week
  • Public Meetings
  • Quote & Word of the Week
  • Quote of the Week
  • Shop Local
  • This Week at the Farmer's Market
  • Uncategorized
  • Video
  • Volunteer Opportunity
  • Wildlife Lookout
  • Word of the Week

Sign In

  • Log in
  • Entries feed
  • Comments feed
  • WordPress.org
All Rights Reserved 2020.
Proudly powered by WordPress | Theme: Refined News by Candid Themes.
loading Cancel
Post was not sent - check your email addresses!
Email check failed, please try again
Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.