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Month: June 2017

Human Trafficking in the United States
General Opinion

Human Trafficking in the United States

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

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Interested In Wildcrafting & Native Arts?
General Healthy Living

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

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The Gift of Time
Featured Posts Opinion

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

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Fourth Annual Sparks in the Park Friday, June 30
Local News

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

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Lane Reconfiguration Delayed
Local News

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

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Letter of Clarification from Charles Goodwin
Local News Opinion

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.

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Meet the Covington Police Department
CPD Updates Local News

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,

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Flag Etiquette at St. Tammany Parish Library
Local History

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

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June Events at the English Tea Room
Featured Posts

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

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Local Searching for 2017 Olympia Doubloon
Featured Posts General Local History

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

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Second Saturday Art Walk
Local News

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

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Emergency Preparedness:  A Detailed Look
Featured Posts Local News

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

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City of Covington Infrastructure Updates
Featured Posts Local News

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

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Run To Remember 2017 at TerraBella Village
Healthy Living Local News

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

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LA SAFE Community Meetings Parishwide
Local News

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

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To Dredge Or Not To Dredge, What Is The Motivation?
Local History Local News Opinion

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

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The City of Covington Receives Community Resiliency Grant
Local News

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

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