Mayor Mike Cooper announced this week that he was presented a letter of resignation from Covington Police Chief Tim Lentz, effective at 5 p.m.
Year: 2018
NHS Pet of the Week
This awesome guy is Baker, a two-year-old large breed mix looking for a forever home at Northshore Humane Society! Baker was in a home
September National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month. The Atlantic Hurricane activity is underway, and while we missed the tropical depression, there are several other systems active
NHS Volunteer Coordinator Position Open
The Northshore Humane Society is hiring for the position of Volunteer Coordinator. The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for managing all programs associated with volunteers
Tranchina Announces Run For Sheriff
ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA — Nick Tranchina announced today that he will seek election to the office of St. Tammany Parish Sheriff in 2019.
New Garbage Pick Up Schedule for Covington
With the goal of improving services to the household and business customers in Covington, the Covington City Council passed a Resolution at the City
What We Think We See
By Beverly Hobbs Shea There’s a line in a popular country song that goes “I can’t un-see it.” How simple but how true and
Blocker Named Covington Fire Chief
Congratulations are in order to Gary Blocker, who is now Fire Chief for the City of Covington. From the desk of Mayor Cooper: Team
NHS Pet of the Week
Tabby was adopted from Northshore Humane Society in 2010 when he was just a small kitten. After eight years in what he thought was
Law Enforcement History/ Points of Interest
The following is more history of law enforcement and civil service for the City of Covington, provided by Chief Tim Lentz of the Covington
Meet the Covington Fire Department
Firefighter/Operator Justin Plummer got his start in the fire service in 2015. He started as volunteer in Folsom for District 5 where he is
Ludwig Running For City Council District D
COVINGTON, La. – Local civic leader, Cody Driskell Ludwig, is announcing her intention to run for the Covington City Council’s District D position in
NHS Pet of the Week
Taffy is a one-year-old small mix breed pup looking for a forever home at Northshore Humane Society! Taffy and her siblings were rescued from alongside the
STPDD Requests Proposals For Strategic Plan
The St. Tammany Parish Development District, a political subdivision of the state of Louisiana, requests proposals for a comprehensive strategic plan. The firm’s plan
Firehouse Renovation Update
As many have noticed, the old Firehouse building on N. Theard Street has been dismantled and all that remains is the foundation. There may
NHS Pet of the Week
This sleek girl is Macchiato, a one-year-old kitty looking for her forever home at Northshore Humane Society. Our adoption team likes to call Macchiato
Chris Masingill Named CEO of STPDD
Economic development commission shifts focus, welcomes new leadership (Mandeville, La.) — After a five-month intensive search, the St. Tammany Parish Development District (STPDD) Board
Quick History CPD Timeline
Covington Police Chief Tim Lentz sent in a historical timeline of the Covington Police Department. 1816 Five trustees to be elected by inhabitants of
Social Media Watch: Rural Hwy Traffic Safety
Editor’s Note: Safe and conscientious driving is an issue very close to Covington Weekly. Our personal opinion is that it should be illegal to
Tiffany Angel Nesbit At City Hall
The City of Covington’s current artistic exhibition consists of the paintings of artist Tiffany Angel Nesbit located at the City of Covington Town Hall.