Pat Brister, St. Tammany Parish President announced today the start of a $3.5 million roadway improvement investment on Highway 1085 (Bootlegger Road) in the
Year: 2019
CFD Firefighter’s Association Donates Check to Firefighter
The CFD’s Firefighters Association recently gifted Firefighter and Paramedic Dustin Moreau a check for $1,000. Dustin lost his belongings when his Covington area condominium
STPG Preparedness Posture
Pat Brister, St. Tammany Parish President, her administration and emergency operations personnel continue to monitor any potential impacts of Potential Tropical Cyclone Two, currently
CPD Investigating Gunshots Fired
The Covington Police Department is actively investigating an incident of gunshots fired at a large gathering near the intersection of West 28th Avenue and
Statement on Recycling Changes From Covington Mayor Mark Johnson
“Can’t you smell that smell? The smell of trash surrounds you … ” (apologies to Lynyrd Skynyrd). Councilmen Patrick McMath and Mark Verret joined
Declaration of Independence
When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.
CFD: Fireworks Safety & Discharge Regulations
Please remember the City of Covington ordinance only allows residents to discharge fireworks on two holidays, New Years and Fourth of July. Specific timelines
Welcome Mayor Johnson and Covington City Council
Mayor Mike Cooper took his last photograph with the Covington Police Department last week during their annual departmental inspections. The Covington Police Department expressed
Landmark Trees Recognized by Covington Tree Board
The Covington Tree Board presented a certificate of recognition to John and Sharon Vergez Vercellotti for two pecan trees at their residence on E.
Ernest J. Cooper Memorial Fire Station Dedication Event A Success
The City of Covington hosted a Dedication Event at the Ernest J. Cooper Memorial Fire Station on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 to recognize the
City of Covington Recycling Schedule Change
In an effort to maintain recycling services to all residents and to maintain current rates, Coastal Environmental Services is changing the City of Covington’s
Candidate for Sheriff Nick Tranchina Calls for Independent Investigation of St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office
“We can’t take lightly or employ catchy euphemisms to describe a subculture of ‘good ole’ boys’ that hide corruption and criminal activity. It does not inspire public confidence and will not root out corruption.”
Reed/Strain Legacy Demands Re-examination of Arrests and Convictions
Editor’s Note/Response to D.A. Montgomery’s Press Release with regard to former Sheriff Strain’s Arrest. Louisiana is identified as a prison state, evidenced by the
Jack Strain Arrested For Sex Crimes
“In the Fall of 2017, the Louisiana State Police, FBI, and IRS presented me with evidence that former St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Jack Strain had engaged in sex crimes.”
2019 LA Child Passenger Safety Law & Summer Safety
2019 Louisiana Child Passenger Safety Law The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office shared the new Louisiana Child Passenger Safety Law information on social media
Northshore Food Bank Feeds 8,000 Per Year With Local Support
In 1984, nine churches came together in Covington to establish the Food Bank Inc. of St. Tammany. From a small building on Columbia Street,
NHS Pet of the Week
Michael is a one-year-old orange tabby who was found roaming outside Northshore Humane Society. He was scared, alone and suffering from a hurt paw.
Covington Police Department Promotions
The Covington Police Department is excited to announce two promotions! The first promotion was Officer Patrick Sander, who is a 17 year law enforcement
ELDOA: A Game Changer! Natural Movement Solutions
What is ELDOA?ELDOA is the only form of exercise that works to create space in specific vertebral junctions within the spine. The ELDOA exercises
Bogue Falaya Park Dedication Event
Mayor Mike Cooper invites you to join the City of Covington along with Digital Engineering, Gill’s Crane & Dozer Service, and other partners on