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Local History Local News

Identifying Dark Money in St. Tammany

December 30, 20163 min read

For nearly two years, Covington Weekly chronicled the hydraulic fracturing saga in St. Tammany Parish, focusing on the economic development aspect of the issue. 

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Opinion

Tammany West Needs To Re Evaluate Tactics

June 29, 2016June 29, 20163 min read

Editorial by Timothy Achan Gates, CW Correspondent Kevin Chiri wrote in a recent editorial that the perceived battle between St. Tammany Parish Government and

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Opinion

Hydraulic Fracturing Project Shifts Gear Into Drive

June 14, 20163 min read

Despite the fact that the property in question is not zoned appropriately for such operations, and the fact that the current ruling is under

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Local Events Local News Non Profit Spotlight

Voices of St. Tammany Community Events Listing

October 8, 2015October 8, 20151 min read

Follow these topics: Local Events, Local News, Non Profit Spotlight

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Local News Opinion

5 Reasons Karen Champagne Might Be A Good St. Tammany Parish President

September 24, 20153 min read

By Timothy Achan Gates, Correspondent Karen Treadway Champagne is challenging Pat Brister for Parish President in this coming October election. Karen is active in

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Opinion

“Totally Awesome” Consumer Advisory by Timothy Gates, CW Correspondent

August 5, 2015August 5, 20152 min read

“Most of the chemicals, if not all, have common household uses.” Charlotte Batson of Batson and Company made this statement in an interview with

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Local News Opinion

Citizen’s Group Calls For Baseline Water Test by Timothy Gates, Correspondent

July 22, 2015July 22, 20153 min read

Voices of St. Tammany, a local citizen’s advocacy group, sent out a press release last week calling for baseline water testing across St. Tammany

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Opinion

Continuing Adventures of Tammany J. Frog by Timothy Achan Gates, Correspondent

July 15, 2015July 15, 20154 min read

“History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes.”  This saying is attributed to the infamous lower mid-western writer, Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens).  While there

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Opinion

The Obfuscation Of Economic Development by Timothy Achan Gates, Correspondent

June 24, 2015June 25, 20154 min read

The process of economic development in St. Tammany Parish is an intricate web consisting of subdivisions of the state upon subdivisions of the state

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Local News Opinion

Court Decisions Reject Local Authority In Fracking Lawsuits

April 22, 2015April 22, 20153 min read

Decisions from the 22nd and 19th Judicial Districts dismissed separate lawsuits from The Town of Abita Springs and St. Tammany Parish related to Hydraulic

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General Local News Opinion

Local Volunteers Host Fracking 101 – Educating the Public on Hydraulic Fracturing

November 19, 2014November 19, 20143 min read

Since late April or early May, one could say that “frack” has become a four-letter word in St. Tammany. Of course, it actually has

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Local News Opinion

Identifying Misinformation & Disinformation: Using Discernment In Determining Accuracy of Information

July 16, 2014September 3, 20143 min read

by Timothy Achan Gates, Covington Weekly Correspondent Recently, the controversial issue of hydraulic fracturing has spawned a public relations campaign to soften the issue.

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Permits Pending to Withdraw Water from Scenic Rivers for Use in Fracking

July 16, 2014July 16, 20141 min read

The Sierra Club Louisiana Delta Chapter has generated a letter to be used as a model letter in addressing concerns to Louisiana Wildlife & Fisheries,

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General Local News

The Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund – CCST Engages CELDF, Parish

June 18, 2014June 18, 20144 min read

In the last two weeks, Covington Weekly has outlined the process of economic development in St. Tammany Parish, indicating an undemocratic and self-serving system

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General Local News

Comment Period For Fracking Permit Open Until June 16th

June 11, 2014June 11, 20141 min read

The US Army Corps of Engineers and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality have reopened their public comment period on the permit application by

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Local Events

Meeting For Fracking Awareness Before Block Party

May 28, 2014May 28, 20141 min read

Join Covington Massage & Wellness Centre on Friday before the block party to learn more about hydraulic fracturing and what it could mean for

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Comment Period Reopened For LDEQ & USACE

May 28, 2014June 11, 20141 min read

The US Army Corps of Engineers and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality have reopened their public comment period on the permit application by

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Local Events Local News

Educational Meeting At St. John’s Regarding Fracking: Music, Information and Fellowship

May 21, 2014May 23, 20141 min read

Unsure about fracking, or feel that you do not know enough to make an informed decision? A group of Covington citizens have organized this

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Covington Mayor Mike Cooper Says St. Tammany Not A Community For Fracking

May 21, 2014May 21, 20142 min read

“Please know that I have been actively seeking input and feedback regarding the fracking proposal by Helis Oil & Gas since it was first

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“Fracking” In St. Tammany Parish – Town Hall Meeting With Congressman Scalise

May 14, 2014May 14, 20141 min read

Parish Councilman Jacob Groby organized an informal meeting to gather information about hydraulic fracturing (also coined “fracking”) on Monday May 12th at the Castine

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