The parish government is no stranger to skirting ethics laws, as Covington Weekly has reported in the past with legislation written by former Representative Tim Burns exempting parish council members from state ethics laws in place to prevent conflicts of interest.
Month: April 2019
Lt. Jimmie Slade Retires From CPD
The Covington Police department announced at the end of March the retirement of a long time officer, Lieutenant Jimmie Slade. Lieutenant Slade retired after
Covington Fire Station 2 Fully Staffed, Operational
“This is a perfect example of how creative thinking and intergovernmental cooperation can provide improved services to the citizens with no additional taxes,” stated Mayor Cooper.
CFD, CPD Promotions & News
The Covington Fire Department is happy to announce that Barrett Hebert is promoted to the position of Captain. Congratulations Captain Hebert! The Covington Police
Roadwork at W. 8th Ave. Apr. 22 through 26
West 8th Avenue will be temporarily closed between S. Harrison Avenue and S. Monroe Street beginning Monday, April 22nd through Friday, April 26th as
NHS Pet of the Week
Sugar was found homeless wandering the streets in Covington as a very small puppy. Because of her bright and bubbly personality, you would never
Mandeville Citizens File Suit Over Port Marigny Ordinance Legality
“This suit is not about being for or against the Port Marigny Development,” said Karen Champagne, spokesperson for the citizen group. “It’s about holding elected officials accountable.
Opinion: ITEP Problematic, Free Market Vs. Interventionism
Recently, the Industrial Tax Exemption Program is in the news. According to the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP.org) in “Tax Incentives: Costly
Louisiana on Track to Ratify ERA
Senator J.P. Morrell has just announced that on the first day of the 2019 Legislative Session he intends to file a Senate Concurrent Resolution that provides for ratification by the Louisiana Legislature of the Equal Rights Amendment to the United States Constitution.
Mark Johnson Elected Mayor of Covington
Congratulations to Covington’s newly elected Mayor Mark Johnson, whose term begins July 1. Patrick McMath was reelected to his at-large council seat, and he
Eldoa: A Game Changer
The GOAL of ELDOA: The BIG goal of the ELDOA is to create more space for the joint, including the disc and the nerve roots. The ELDOA increases blood flow and stimulates water intake for the intervertebral disc.