Rocky is a handsome eight-month-old kitty ready to steal your heart! Rocky is your typical kitten: spunky, playful and loving. He is also adventurous
Year: 2018
Covington Fire Department Utilizes New Lifesaving Equipment
Mayor Mike Cooper and Chief Gary Blocker are happy to announce that a local woman’s life was saved with the combination of the quick
Spring for Art Rescheduled to May 19, 2018
St. Tammany Art Association Announces Rescheduled Date For Spring for Art From STAA: There are few better ways to spring forward than with a
Mayor Cooper Names Provisional Fire Chief
With the retirement of longtime Fire Chief Badon effective Wednesday, April 4, it is my responsibility and duty to make a provisional appointment for
STHS Pet of the Week
Okra is a one-year-old male, large breed mix and 62 lbs. of love! Okra originally came to St. Tammany Humane Society as a small
CPD Receives ESGR Pro Patria Award
The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Pro Patria Award is the highest level award bestowed by an ESGR State Committee, awarded
Can Industrial Hemp Save Louisiana?
In the nola.com article “Toxic sites in Louisiana: 15 of the state’s most polluted places” (Feb. 2017), Scott Threlkeld details several areas of environmental
STHS Pet of the Week: Pinto
Pinto is a four-year-old large breed mix and one of 35 pups rescued by St. Tammany Humane Society during Hurricane Harvey. Pinto is a
Meet the Covington Police Department
In an effort to introduce our local police officers to the community and provide an opportunity for the Covington Police Department to highlight their
New Breakfast Hours at Toad Hollow Cafe
Toad Hollow Cafe is now serving breakfast Tuesday thru Friday from 9 am to 11 am. Visit Toad Hollow Cafe online at toadhollowcafe.com or
STHS Pet of the Week: Graham
This little guy is Graham, a 10-month-old tuxedo kitty looking for a second chance at St. Tammany Humane Society. Through his kitten hood, Graham
Blind Faith & Informed Decisions
When I was younger and asked questions, I remember being told to have faith in the (political) process, and also in our elected officials,
City Leadership Receives Crimestoppers Award
Congratulations to Mayor Cooper and Chief Tim Lentz, who accepted the Crimestoppers Award of Excellence for their work on Operation Angel. Chief Lentz describes
Why St. Tammany Parish is in Need of an Inspector General
The St. Tammany Parish Government has talked the public out of an Office of Inspector General for over a decade, but they will try
Justice Center Tax Vote – B. Charles Goodwin
In our research, we have found many areas of spending that can better be used to fund the justice center than their present uses.
BGR Examines Tammany Tax Proposals
On March 2, 2018, BGR released “On The Ballot: St. Tammany Parish Sales Tax Renewals, March 24, 2018”. On March 24, St. Tammany voters
Leadership St. Tammany Accepting Applications
St. Tammany Parish, LA – Leadership St. Tammany (LST) is now accepting applications for its Class of 2019, which will include approximately 30 emerging
Women, Men & Trauma: Time For A Reformation
by Lindsay Reed This past World Cancer Day (February 4) inspired me to consider the environment(s) contributing to emotional and physical health, and how
Directed Energy Devices: What Are They?
Directed energy weapons, also known by the brand name Active Denial System, are a new technology developed by the U.S. Military. This technology delivers
Rep. Paul Hollis Letter & Charles Goodwin Response
“In less than one month, Louisiana lawmakers will gather at the State Capitol to kick-off the 2018 Legislative Session. This year, I have pre-filed