According to the U.S. Justice Department, 14,500 to 17,500 people are trafficked into the country every year. The 2016 Global Slavery Index estimates that
Month: June 2017
Interested In Wildcrafting & Native Arts?
Explore the world of Wildcrafting (Tonics, Tinctures and Beeswax candle-making) and Sustainable Arts (Pine Needle Baskets, Charcoal Calligraphy and Vine Weaving) at Columbia Street
The Gift of Time
We’ve all heard the phrase the gift of time so much so that it seems to have lost its meaning. First off, time is
Fourth Annual Sparks in the Park Friday, June 30
Mark your calendars for the City of Covington’s 4th annual Sparks in the Park on Friday, June 30, 2017. This wonderful family event will
Lane Reconfiguration Delayed
Due to the rain expected this week from Tropical Storm Cindy, the City of Covington announced the Lane Reconfiguration at the LA 21 Widening
Letter of Clarification from Charles Goodwin
I’ve seen several news references to my “being against the toll increases.” Hence, I’d like to clarify my position on the causeway toll increases.
Meet the Covington Police Department
In an effort to introduce our local police officers to the community and provide an opportunity for the CPD to highlight their outstanding officers,
Flag Etiquette at St. Tammany Parish Library
Members of the American Legion Post 16 will present a brief history of the American Flag and demonstrate how to fold and care for
June Events at the English Tea Room
On Tuesday, June 13, 2017, celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s birthday with an Iced Queen Elizabeth or a Windsor Castle Tea. It’s a Birthday Celebration Fit
Local Searching for 2017 Olympia Doubloon
An area collector, who collected Olympia doubloons from ’66 forward, was not able to obtain a 2017 Olympia doubloon. If anyone has a 2017
Second Saturday Art Walk
The Second Saturday Art Walk takes place this Saturday, June 10, 2017. Join the St. Tammany Art Association and participating galleries for an evening
Emergency Preparedness: A Detailed Look
Last week CW ran a reminder for the beginning of hurricane season (June 1) and this week we will take a closer look at
City of Covington Infrastructure Updates
The City of Covington would like to provide updates for a few of the infrastructure projects now underway in our city: W 15th Ave
Run To Remember 2017 at TerraBella Village
Save The Date and Help To Honor Our Heroes! Dynamic Physical Therapy began the Run to Remember for one reason: Gratitude. Gratitude to the
LA SAFE Community Meetings Parishwide
From St. Tammany Parish Government: LA SAFE has scheduled a second round of community wide meetings. These meetings follow the first round of parish
To Dredge Or Not To Dredge, What Is The Motivation?
Historically, here in Covington, the beautiful and scenic Bogue Falaya River was dredged in order to accept larger vessels from the south shore and
The City of Covington Receives Community Resiliency Grant
Mayor Mike Cooper is pleased to announce that the City of Covington is the recipient of a Community Resiliency Grant in the amount of