Word of the Week excogitate – 1. to think out; devise; invent 2. to study intently and carefully in order to grasp or comprehend fully Quote of the Week “It does not do
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Journalism Versus Ethics
I was asked recently if I follow standards of journalistic ethics, to which I replied, “Of course not, there are no ethics in journalism.” Most journalistic organizations do pronounce to have them, at
Updated CW Marketing Sheets
Please note the slight changes to the Covington Weekly Marketing Sheets. Covington Weekly reserves a portion of ad space for local non-profits and city events, at editorial discretion. Regular ad rates apply to
Statement Regarding NCF’s Bikeshare Program
“I called Susan Bonnett (director of the Northshore Community Foundation) Monday morning to apologize for any hardship my writing may have caused her personally. She was thankful for the apology, and through the
NCF St. Tammany Bike Share Overview
From Northshore Community Foundation: “Background Thriving, progressive communities throughout the country have already established bikeshare models to serve their citizens and facilitate transportation options and drive health and wellness outcomes. In the last
Quote and Word of the Week
Quote of the Week “There probably was a time when the idea of having a toilet inside a house was repulsive.” – Mokokoma Mokhonoana Word of the Week: gentrify – 1. renovate and
Identifying Dark Money in St. Tammany
For nearly two years, Covington Weekly chronicled the hydraulic fracturing saga in St. Tammany Parish, focusing on the economic development aspect of the issue. What was most puzzling was how projects that are
CW Supports Community Efforts
Covington Weekly supports community efforts like Hoops 4 Kids. Covington Weekly is equally supportive of the Oil and Gas Industry taking needed measures to mitigate the cleanup of our coastline, inland and offshore
Introducing the Downtown Covington Business Advocacy Group
The Downtown Covington Business Advocacy Group is a new concept from Media 9 Productions, which also brings you the Covington Weekly that you are currently reading. Covington Weekly developed from a perceived need
Economic Development Series Re-Revisited
by Timothy Achan Gates, Covington Weekly Correspondent Two years ago, Covington Weekly launched an Economic Development Series with the purpose of understanding how a seemingly quasi-public agency (The St. Tammany Economic Development Foundation)
CW Weekly Tidbits
Quote of the Week: “I have learned to seek my happiness by limiting my desires, rather than attempting to satisfy them.” – John Stuart Mill Word of the Week: sub rosa (adv.) – in
The “Our Tax Dollars At Work” Department
This cartoon is presented by the CW Editorial Staff. Original image found at nerdfighters.ning.com. Follow these topics: Opinion
Rumination on the First Amendment
by Timothy Achan Gates Amendment 1 – “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press;
Craft Fair at Lee Lane Christmas Market This Saturday – Holiday Extravaganza
The Holiday Lee Lane Craft Fair grand finale is this weekend! Featuring local crafts and collectables by vendors such as Metal & Earth Designs, hand-made dolls and other knitwork by LillyPearll, handmade pottery
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
Why Shop Local? Covington Weekly Mission
Our goal with Covington Weekly is to promote the local goods we have available to us in this area. We believe that a strong sustainable infrastructure is built on a community that supports
Covington Weekly Features New Logo By Kristi Branch Art & Design
Covington Weekly is excited to introduce the new logo designed by local graphic designer/dancer/artist Kristi Branch! Kristi is talented in both design and rendering, offering her graphic expertise to businesses, organizations and portraiture.
Follow Covington Weekly On Instagram & More
Covington Weekly is now on Instagram, Flickr and Tumblr, added on to our Facebook and Twitter pages. Follow us for updates on great local events and businesses! Support Local! Follow these topics: Local
Photo of the Week
Can you guess where in downtown Covington this photo was taken? Comment below for a chance to have your response included in next week’s photo of the week! Submit your photo of the week to
Quote of the Week
“I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be.” ― Douglas Adams Follow these topics: Quote of the Week