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Bridging the Gap of Voter Discontent
There is much speculation on voter discontent recently, with articles appearing from several outlets espousing different theories of why and how. Most importantly, people
Tax Renewal
The following is a paid announcement with regard to the upcoming tax vote:
W. 11th Avenue Bridge At Mile Branch Closed For Repairs
A recent LADOTD bridge inspection of the W. 11th Avenue Bridge at Mile Branch in Covington has found critical deficiencies in the substructure. As
Public Comment Period Regarding Wetlands
St. Tammany Parish Government is asking citizens to provide public commentary to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New Orleans District (CEMVN), regarding the
The Double Life: A Survivor’s Guide To Transcend Success and Tragedy
From humble beginnings in Arkansas during the Depression era and exotic Morocco of his teen years to Oxford University as a young scholar and
Parish Council A Stickler For Rules
According to NOLA.com, Parish Councilman Stefancik has formed a committee to study the issue of time allotment for public input, stressing that there must
Covington Crime Stats for 2016 Released, Overall Crime Rate Down 14%
Chief Tim Lentz has released the 2016 crime statistics for the City of Covington, showing a 14% reduction in the overall crime rate based
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.
St. Tammany Parish Government Awarded Excellence in Financial Reporting for 13th Consecutive Year
The St. Tammany Parish Department of Finance was awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association
Fracking No Longer A Plan For Helis
Helis Oil and Gas Company announced earlier this week that they would not pursue their proposed project near Lakeshore High School. The stated reason
Law Enforcement Roundtable Discussion
District Attorney Warren Montgomery brought together Sheriff Randy Smith, two local pastors, a representative of a local crime watchdog group, and two community volunteers
Tammany West Needs To Re Evaluate Tactics
Editorial by Timothy Achan Gates, CW Correspondent Kevin Chiri wrote in a recent editorial that the perceived battle between St. Tammany Parish Government and
Hydraulic Fracturing Project Shifts Gear Into Drive
Despite the fact that the property in question is not zoned appropriately for such operations, and the fact that the current ruling is under
City of Covington Wins Culture Award
As part of Culture Connection 2016 held May 24th at the Capitol Park Museum in Baton Rouge, Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser presented Mayor Mike
Operation Angel Marks a New Direction for the Parish Once Called St. Slammany
Just two years ago, the former 22nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office distributed “St. Slammany” plaques to ADAs for their aggressive prosecutorial efforts. Last week,
Chief Tim Lentz of the Covington Police Department Announces “Operation Angel”
Monday, May 2, 2016, Chief Tim Lentz was joined by his partners in law enforcement to include, Mandeville Police, Pearl River Police, Madisonville Police,
The Beginning of the End of “Tammany Hall”
By Timothy Achan Gates 2015 signaled a significant change in St. Tammany politics. Warren Montgomery was inaugurated as the new District Attorney in January,
Support Local Business in Historic Downtown Covington
We work closely with other businesses and organizations like the St. Tammany Art Association. STAA is central to the St. John Cultural Arts District
String Theory: The Art of Manipulation at the St. Tammany Art Association
On Saturday, December 12, 2015, the St. Tammany Art Association hosted the opening reception for Suzanne King’s new exhibition entitled, “String Theory: The Art