Parasites like fleas, ticks and internal worms can be detrimental to the health of your pet. In Louisiana, the threat of parasites is year-round.
Month: February 2012
The Old Southern Hotel: Then and Now
The Southern Hotel first opened its doors on June 1st, 1907. It offered all amenities of luxury for its time; ballrooms, galleries, a tennis
The St. Tammany Art Association
The St. Tammany Art Association was founded in 1958 by a small group of civic-minded individuals dedicated to bringing art to western St. Tammany
The Great Blue Heron
This large North American heron is common on fresh as well as salt waters, and is frequently found standing at the edge of a
Covington: The Sanitarium of the South
Covington was announced “The Healthiest Place in the United States” by the the United States Census Bureau in 1890. In that year, out of
Columbia Street Landing: The Birthplace of the City
From its founding, Covington was an important trade center, linking the river to the lake and New Orleans. The river was dredged to allow
The Well-Groomed Pet
Grooming is an important part of your pet’s health. Regular baths will keep your pet smelling fresh, and will give you time to inspect
City of Covington Enters Cleanest City Contest
The City of Covington has entered the 54th annual Louisiana Garden Club Federation’s Cleanest City Contest. The Cleanest City Contest is designed to encourage
Safe Harbor
Safe Harbor Northshore is a non-profit, non-government agency serving women and children in St. Tammany Parish who are victims of domestic abuse. Safe Harbor provides
H.J. Smith and Sons: A Staple of Historic Downtown Covington
Walking into H.J. Smith and Sons General Store today isn’t much different than it was 140 years ago. You can find just about anything
Ramping Up for Fat Tuesday
Despite being faced with the coldest day of the year so far, the Mystic Krewe of Olympia Parade was an enormous success. St. John’s
Things I’ve Chewed by Amelia Bearheart
When I was a puppy, my favorite pastime was chewing on things. Books, shoes, candles… whatever was around, really. Now that I’m older, I
St. Tammany Humane Society
The St. Tammany Humane Society is Louisiana’s largest non-profit, no-kill animal welfare organization. Since 1953, the St. Tammany Humane Society has been serving the
The Mystic Krewe of Olympia
It was 1965, shortly after Mardi Gras. A group of friends sat at the Galley Restaurant across from the old Covington Courthouse. Lieutenant Colonel
Valentine’s Day Suggestions
If you’re still looking for the perfect gift, we’d like to suggest David Pierson Designer Jewelry on Lee Lane for hand-crafted jewelry with a
Mardi Gras in Covington
It’s that time of year again! Covington is kicking off Mardi Gras with the Mystic Krewe of Olympia Saturday, February 11th, starting at 6
Fleur de Hope
Fleur de Hope is a local non-profit started in 2010 by breast cancer survivors Jill Aucoin and Janie Boyer. Their experiences battling the disease