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Mayor Announces Covington Street Improvement Project 2014 Completion
Covington Mayor Mike Cooper stated that the 2014 Local Street Improvement Project was finalized on Friday, December 19 with the widening and asphalt overlay of W. 8th Avenue between S. Tyler Street and
Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office Saves Christmas
Children throughout Washington Parish can sleep soundly tonight. Washington Parish Sheriff Randy Seal has arrested the famed Christmas thief, The Grinch. Grinch, 56, a green male who resides on Mount Crumpit near Whoville,
This Week at the Covington Farmer’s Market by Charlene LeJeune
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 of great food. Stop by for some of Frankie’s
Santa Makes Special Appearance at Heritage Bank of St. Tammany
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, December 19, from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Come by
LHSC: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over This Holiday Season
BATON ROUGE – Louisiana law enforcement agencies are joining forces Dec. 12 – Jan. 1 to combat the high number of drunk-driving-related crashes in the weeks leading up to the Christmas and New
Holiday Art Market at the Covington Trailhead Saturday Presented by the STAA
Presented by the St. Tammany Art Association in partnership with the City of Covington, the December Covington Art Market takes place this Saturday at the Covington Trailhead in downtown Covington. The market has
Deck The Rails: Free Children’s Event With Outdoor Movie ‘Elf’
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 Covington Trailhead. Featuring holiday entertainment, Christmas caroling, Santa’s arrival
CPD Announces Annual Toys for Tots Campaign In Full Swing for 2014
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 each year, providing toys for children in the community
Craft Fair On Lee Lane Every Saturday, Presented By The English Tea Room And Covington Weekly
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,” which officially begins the weekend after Thanksgiving. The market
St. Tammany Parish Election Results – Tough Races Yield Runoff for District Attorney
Dawn Amacker successfully defended her 22nd Judicial Seat with a strong showing (72%,) while Brian Trainor and Warren Montgomery will be headed into a runoff December 6th, 2014. The Louisiana Secretary of State
Election Day November 4th – Find Sample Ballots & Polling Places For Your Area
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 ballot and voting locations for your area by going to
Pallets With Purpose Fundraiser Event at Covington Food Bank
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 a night of dining, dancing, mingling and shopping. Thanks
Tickets on Sale Now at COPA – “The Island of Dr. Fitzmorris” & “The Butler Did It”
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 a hilarious journey through the scariest time of all,
Tickets on Sale Now at COPA – “The Island of Dr. Fitzmorris” & “The Butler Did It”
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 a hilarious journey through the scariest time of all,
2014 Parish Fair Posters by Suzanne King Available for Purchase
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 uniquely different each year while following a classic parish
Playmakers Announces Cast For Next Play – “Haunting of Hill House” Opens October 31st
Playmakers Theater, 19106 Playmakers Rd. (off Lee Rd.), Covington, announces the cast for this sinister mystery – “The Haunting of Hill House”. The 7 member cast is as follows: Derek Thrush as Dr
Friday Night Show at Fuhrmann Auditorium: The Nutria Blues Presented by InterACT NOLA
InterAct NOLA, a theater group of actors with intellectual disabilities, will perform an original musical, “The Nutria Blues,” a satirical production loosely based on “The Pied Piper of Hamelin.” The show will be
“The Trip to Bountiful” Opening Night Friday at Playmakers Theater
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. Fearing that her presence may be an imposition on
Rock-N-The River Bash to Benefit Tchefuncte River Foundation
This unique free event will feature five live hot local bands on a water barge in the river! Enjoy the music of Kandeeside, 90 Degrees West, Main Street, Four Unplugged and Band Camp on