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Year: 2017

Meet The Covington Police Department
CPD Updates

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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STHS Pet of the Week
General Local News Non Profit Spotlight

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.

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Thank You To The Covington Police Department
General Local News

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

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In Memorium:  The Legacy  of Frank “Rusty” Burns
Local History Opinion

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

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SELA Public Records Dump
Local History

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

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Cannabis Poll Recap:  Decrim Vs. De-Emphasis
General Local News Opinion

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,

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Vintage Clothing, Accessories, Vinyl & More!
Featured Posts Shop Local

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

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Scoots & Life with the EarthLeaks
Featured Posts General Opinion

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

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DA Montgomery To Launch “Fresh Start” Program
Local News

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

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Public Opinion Poll Results:  Cannabis Decriminalization
General Local News Opinion

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

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This Week In Downtown Covington
Featured Posts Local News Shop Local

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

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Introducing Massage by Mary
Featured Posts Healthy Living Shop Local

Introducing Massage by Mary

Mary Bertsch is a Licensed Massage Therapist (LA #7931) since 2013. She specializes in Swedish, deep tissue, and hot stone massage. Conveniently located in

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Freedom of Speech
Opinion

Freedom of Speech

THIS IS NOT DISRESPECT. THIS IS A DISTRESS SIGNAL. THIS FLAG REPRESENTS A GROUP OF PEOPLE WHO ATTEMPTED TO DEFEAT THEIR FINANCIAL CONTROLLERS AND

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Business Resource Workshop Re-Cap
Non Profit Spotlight

Business Resource Workshop Re-Cap

The seventh installment of the award-winning Covington Business Resource Workshop series was held Thursday, September 21, 2017 at the Bogue Falaya Hall of the

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This Week in Downtown Covington
Local News Shop Local

This Week in Downtown Covington

The September Block Party takes place this Friday evening in historic downtown Covington. It’s an evening of classic and contemporary cars, music, food &

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CBA Statement on proposed Bikeshare Program
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CBA Statement on proposed Bikeshare Program

Some have followed the bizarre story (here, here, and here and also here plus here as well) of the Northshore Community Foundation’s proposed BikeShare

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Updated CW Marketing Sheets
General

Updated CW Marketing Sheets

Please note the slight changes to the Covington Weekly Marketing Sheets. Covington Weekly reserves a portion of ad space for local non-profits and city

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Public Opinion Poll Regarding Cannabis Possession
General Local News Opinion

Public Opinion Poll Regarding Cannabis Possession

Louisiana introduced Medical Marijuana Legislation and the New Orleans City Council voted on measures to decriminalize cannabis possession over the last year. This allows

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Mama Lea’s Basic Meat Sauce
Farmers Market Recipes Featured Posts Shop Local

Mama Lea’s Basic Meat Sauce

One Onion 2-3 Toes of Garlic One Bell pepper 2tb of Tomato paste 1lb of Ground Meat ½ cup of Red Wine 1 Large

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STHS Pet of the Week
Featured Posts General Non Profit Spotlight

STHS Pet of the Week

Pretty Mama is a three-year-old girl who would make a great companion to any family! She is a playful, loving pup. Judging by her

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