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Month: January 2015

Non Profit Spotlight

10th Annual President’s Art Awards Gala “Appetite for Art” This Saturday

Parish President Pat Brister and the St. Tammany Parish Commission on Cultural Affairs present the 2014 Appetite for Arts Gala & Fundraiser benefiting the

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Covington Receives GFOA Award for Excellence In Financial Reporting for FY 2013

For the third consecutive year, the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the City of Covington by the

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Playmakers Announces Cast for “Loot” Opening March 6th

Playmakers Theater, 19106 Playmakers Rd, Covington is proud to announce the cast for their upcoming production of the black farce- “Loot” by Joe Orton,

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Shop Local

Valentine’s High Tea at The English Tea Room – Make Your Reservations Now!

The English Tea Room & Eatery invites you to celebrate with the ones you love the week of Valentine’s with a Valentine’s High Tea.

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Pic of the Week

Photo of the Week: Down by the River

“Down by the River” was submitted by Cici Photography, taken at the Columbia Street Landing in Covington, LA. Photo shows Max Guy & Mylah

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Covington Police Department Recruits Graduate Academy

Chief Tim Lentz is proud to announce the graduation of 7 recruits from police academy on the morning of January 22nd, 2015. In keeping

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Covington Man Killed In Tragic Accident Sunday

Shortly after 5:00 pm on Sunday January 25th, Covington Police Officers responded to an accident involving a motorized skateboard in the 300 block of

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Farmers Market Recipes

Farmer’s Market Recipe: Winter Minestrone Soup

Fresh recipes inspired by local ingredients found at the Covington Farmer’s Market Celebrate National Hot Soup Month with this delicious winter minestrone. This is

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City of Covington Hosts Meeting for Tyler Street Business Owners

Business owners along Tyler Street are invited to attend an open forum to discuss traffic progress and receive an update on current and future

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Chest of Drawers Sale at History Antiques & Interiors – 10% Off Through January

Save on all chest of drawers at History Antiques through January!  Offering the very finest in antique European and American furniture and collectables, History

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Zita’s Place Has Jewelry for Playful Spirits

Find unique and beautiful jewelry at Zita’s! Crystal and stone-adorned pendants, bracelets and earings, funky and classic styles. Zita’s also has hard-to-find jeweled accessories

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The English Tea Room Hosts Robert Burns Night This Weekend

Join The English Tea Room & Eatery for their second annual Robert Burns Night! On Saturday January 24th, join the Tea Room for a

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Healthy Living Shop Local

Happy Hour Just Got Healthier: Happy Hour Yoga “Heart-Opening Yoga & Heart Healthy Brews” at Our Place Studio

What’s Happy Hour Yoga? A beginner-friendly full-body releasing, tension-melting Yoga Class, followed by cocktails & mocktails created with healthy Kombucha Girl Living Blends. This

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Covington Massage & Wellness Centre Features Local Artist Jessica DeVun

Local artist Jessica DeVun is displaying new work at Covington Massage & Wellness Centre, 503 N. Columbia Street in downtown Covington. Jessica’s high-relief textured

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Local Author Offers Simple & Effective Philosophy – “A Poor Man Can Survive” by Murray James, Jr

Mr. Murray James, Jr. is a quiet, unassuming and friendly gentleman, quick with a smile and a warm handshake. By his own account, he

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Pic of the Week

Photo of the Week – Glass Bulb Sunset

“Glass Bulb Sunset” was submitted by Cici Photography, taken in downtown Covington, LA. Submit your photo to covweekly@media9productions.com for a chance to have it

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Farmers Market Recipes

Farmer’s Market Recipe: Vegetable Lentil Soup

Fresh recipes inspired by local ingredients found at the Covington Farmer’s Market January is National Hot Soup Month! Enjoy this hearty vegetable lentil soup

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Bagpipes & Tea – A Scottish Tradition: The English Tea Room Honors Scottish Poet Robert Burns

Join The English Tea Room & Eatery for their second annual Robert Burns Night! On Saturday January 24th, join the Tea Room for a

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Covington Celebrates the Life of MLK with Annual Parade & Ceremony

The Martin Luther King, Jr. 2015 Celebration Committee invites the City of Covington to join in this year’s celebration of the life of the

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Non Profit Spotlight

KCB Gives Away Trees for Arbor Day This Saturday at the Farmer’s Market

Keep Covington Beautiful will celebrate Louisiana Arbor Day with the annual tree give-away at the Covington Farmers Market on Saturday, January 17, 2015, from

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