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Summer Music Series at Susan’s on Columbia
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Summer Music Series at Susan’s on Columbia

Susan’s Culture House on Columbia Street (the yellow building) is hosting a Summer Music Series beginning this Saturday, June 23, 2018 from 12 noon

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Meet the Covington Fire Department
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Meet the Covington Fire Department

Meet the Covington Fire Department introduces our local firefighters to the community. Profiles are provided by CFD Information Officer Blake Nunez. Find them on

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Live Music in Downtown Covington
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Live Music in Downtown Covington

Columbia Street Rock ‘N Blues Cafe features Taco Tuesday, Game Night on Wednesday, Thursday Steak Night and Ladies Night on Friday with live music

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What is the West 30’s Redemption Co.?
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What is the West 30’s Redemption Co.?

What is West 30’s Redemption Company?  It is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation formed in January 2017 specifically to help provide affordable housing in the

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Humane Society Gets New Name & Pet of the Week
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Humane Society Gets New Name & Pet of the Week

Covington, LA – On Monday, June 4, St. Tammany Humane Society changed its name, the name held for 65 years, to Northshore Humane Society (NHS).

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West 29th Bridge Repair Complete
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West 29th Bridge Repair Complete

Monday, May 21, 2018 City of Covington Project Update- The rehabilitation of the West 29th Avenue Bridge at Mile Branch is now completed. The

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Waste Management Ready For 2018 Hurricane Season
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Waste Management Ready For 2018 Hurricane Season

Company Provides Valuable Tips for Louisiana Residents to Include in Annual Planning  Baton Rouge, LA – May 25, 2018 – It’s the type of

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Funds Raised for Boys & Girls Club
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Funds Raised for Boys & Girls Club

New Orleans (May 18, 2018) – On Friday, May 11, the Covington location of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Louisiana hosted its

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Meet the Covington Fire Department
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Meet the Covington Fire Department

Meet the CFD is a new feature to introduce our local fire fighters to the community. Profiles are provided by CFD Information Officer Blake

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CPD Chief Tim Lentz Receives BGR Award
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CPD Chief Tim Lentz Receives BGR Award

The Covington Police Department is pleased to announce that Chief Tim Lentz has been selected to receive the Bureau of Governmental Research’s Excellence in

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LSP Reminds About Danger of Heat Stroke
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LSP Reminds About Danger of Heat Stroke

Louisiana State Police – As temperatures continue to rise, troopers would like to remind parents and caregivers of the dangers of vehicle heatstroke. a

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Congratulations to New CPD Recruits
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Congratulations to New CPD Recruits

Covington Police Chief Tim Lentz recently reported his attendance of the graduation ceremony of the 56th Slidell Regional Police Academy. The Covington Police Department

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Candace Watkins Candidate in Upcoming Covington Mayor Race
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Candace Watkins Candidate in Upcoming Covington Mayor Race

PRESS RELEASE – May 21, 2018 For Immediate Release Contact: Candace Watkins 985-249-8646 Former Mayor Candace Watkins announced today that she has resigned her

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Culture
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Culture

by Beverly Hobbs Shea Culture is a word that’s been over-used and, frankly, has been relegated to connote a collective mentality that is typically

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A Saint For New Orleans
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A Saint For New Orleans

by Lindsay Reed Nine parishes in Louisiana have the distinction of being named after saints. The last time I had the pleasure of visiting

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CPD Participates in Drug Take-Back Program
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CPD Participates in Drug Take-Back Program

Chief Tim Lentz announces that on Saturday, April 28, 2018, from 10 a. m. to 2 p.m. The Covington P0lice Department and the Drug

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Get Ready for Kokomo Stroll at Rosemary’s Closet
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Get Ready for Kokomo Stroll at Rosemary’s Closet

The 2018 Kokomo Stroll takes place on Saturday, June 2, 2018, from 4 – 7 p.m. Beach wear and drinks with little umbrellas will

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Retro Music Co. New Location Open for Block Party
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Retro Music Co. New Location Open for Block Party

The April 2018 Columbia Street Block Party takes place this Friday in Downtown Covington. Vintage, classic and contemporary cars line the streets of Covington

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Covington Rec Dept. Receives Training Grant
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Covington Rec Dept. Receives Training Grant

The City of Covington Department of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs (DPRC) will soon be offering adults ages 50+ a new way to stay

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CHS Student Represents State At Poetry National Finals
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CHS Student Represents State At Poetry National Finals

Congratulations and good luck to DeJeune Richardson, a student at Covington High School, as she represents Louisiana in the Poetry Out Loud National Finals

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