Dear Friends: As many of you are aware, I recently underwent emergency colon surgery and am progressively recovering at St. Tammany Parish Hospital. I
Year: 2012
Covington Street Improvements and Beautification Projects
The City has released beginning dates for several Downtown Covington Revitalization Projects, set to be completed for the culmination of the City’s Bicentennial Celebration
Blessed Thistle: The Sacred Herb
This member of the daisy family has a long history of medicinal use, having been mentioned in both the Bible and Shakespeare’s writing as
Petrified Palmwood – Louisiana State Fossil
Petrified Palmwood is also a variety of chalcedony. Texas named it the State Stone, but it is in fact a fossil. Specimens found in
Agate – Louisiana State Mineral
In 1976, Louisiana designated Agate the State Gemstone, and Petrified Palmwood was chosen as the State Fossil that same year. In 2011, an amendment
Support Local Farms
Many local farms sustained damage with the recent flooding. Please do what you can to support our local producers because they work hard to
Justitia Omnibus Tammanend: “Justice To All, Tammany”
Delaware Chief Tamanend is historically known as an arbiter of peace and a friend to the first European settlers, and he features prominently in
September National Preparedness Month: DHS Plans Open House
At the peak of hurricane season, the public needs information and answers. The Communications District and Homeland Security will be giving tours of the
Hurricane Isaac: Slow Moving Hurricane Tests Levee Work
Hurricane Isaac was officially a Category 1 storm, but its slow movement through the region turned it quickly into a water event. Households that
The Victory Garden: Building Strong Communities Together
During and after World War I and World War II, communities were strongly encouraged to maintain “Victory Gardens” as an effort to ease food
The Honey Bee – Louisiana State Insect
The Honey bee was designated the official state insect in 1977, primarily because bee pollination is critical to plant and animal survival, not to mention the added bonus of beeswax and honey. There are 16 other states that recognize the honeybee as an official state symbol because of its important role in agriculture.
Chief Tamanend
Depiction of a meeting with Chief Tamanend and leaders of the Pennsylvania colony under a large Elm tree at Shakamaxon in the early 1680’s.
DIVA Holds Auction at STAA, August 18 – 31
The Divine Protectors of Endangered Pleasures (DIVA) is a woman’s group working in beading circles throughout the year to create one of a kind
Submit Your Old Photos: Bicentennial Postcard Contest
Submit your old photos of ‘Historic Covington’ to the Covington Bicentennial Postcard Contest! Winning photos will be used to create a series of Bicentennial
Justitia Omnibus Tammanend: Historical Significance of “St. Tammany”
Upon examining the logo of the City of Covington, you will find the phrase “Justitia Omnibus” on the left side within the banner, Latin
The Basics of Jellies and Jams
Making jellies and jams is a great way to preserve seasonal fruits and vegetables to enjoy year round! The first step is deciding which
Louisiana Black Bear
Louisiana’s Endangered State Mammal The Louisiana Black Bear is one of the 16 recognized subspecies of the American Black Bear, U. americanus. A longer,
Pine Leaf Boys Play Concert at the Landing
Louisiana’s Own, World Renowned The Pine Leaf Boys are four time Grammy nominees from south Louisiana who are adding a new spice to Cajun