Parish President Pat Brister moved to rescind the ¾ cent Economic Development District Sales Tax that was enacted on January 1st of this year.
Month: October 2017
Bon Voyage To STEDF’s Brenda Bertus
The St. Tammany Economic Development Foundation is going to be dissolved. Over the years, in my role as a correspondent for Covington Weekly, I
CEO of STEDF Announces Retirement
Covington Weekly has followed the STEDF since Helis Oil & Gas made an attempt to perform fracking operations in St. Tammany Parish. An announcement
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,
STHS Pet of the Week
Ziggy is a five-month-old large breed mix. Ziggy and his siblings were rescued by a Good Samaritan and brought to St. Tammany Humane Society.
Thank You To The Covington Police Department
The Covington Police Department is open 24/7 for Emergencies (call 911) and Non-Emergencies (call 985-892-8500). “Early this morning the men and women of the
In Memorium: The Legacy of Frank “Rusty” Burns
Frank “Rusty” Burns was a whistleblower for upper level sexual misconduct in the parish before the term was even a thing. Mr. Burns passed
SELA Public Records Dump
Get ready for “The Little Sewerage & Water Company That Could, Almost Did, But Didn’t”. As many in the East end of St. Tammany
Cannabis Poll Recap: Decrim Vs. De-Emphasis
Covington Weekly ran an unofficial poll with regard to cannabis decriminalization in the City of Covington with overwhelmingly favorable response. Regardless of the response,
Vintage Clothing, Accessories, Vinyl & More!
If you’ve spent any time in Covington, you may already know that Rosemary’s Closet (on the Trace, next to Brooks’ Bike Shop) is your
Scoots & Life with the EarthLeaks
Introducing “SCOOTS + Life With The Earthleaks” (J. Rees 2017). It’s about a little alien that is trapped on earth with what it refers
DA Montgomery To Launch “Fresh Start” Program
District Attorney Warren Montgomery will launch his new Fresh Start Program on Saturday, November 18, 2017, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the
Public Opinion Poll Results: Cannabis Decriminalization
Last week, CW offered an unofficial poll regarding Public Opinion on Cannabis Decriminalization in Covington. This also led to the creation of a petition
This Week In Downtown Covington
Rockin’ the Rails begins this Thursday at the Covington Trailhead with Louis Prima Jr. and The Witnesses! Food and beverages are available for purchase