Mayor Mark Johnson announces a new animated history video now playing daily at the Covington Trailhead Museum. Oxlot’s Whimsical History of Covington, by Wally
Month: July 2020
Mayor Mark on the Budget Process
The City Administration has now begun the budget process for 2021. Mayor Mark explains just what that means. “The dollars available come directly from
STP Tourist Commission Announces ‘Tammany Taste of Summer’ Savings Pass
MANDEVILLE, LA – Life’s a feast on the Northshore, so we’re celebrating with Tammany Taste of Summer and a special Summer Savings Pass sponsored
Pic of the Week
Oak Somewhere in DT Covington was submitted by local Renee Cutrer James. Submit your photo for “Pic of the Week” by emailing covweekly@gmail.com, posting
Frank Levy’s The Barn: A Virtual Fundraiser for Playmakers Inc.
Pop Up Productions presents Frank Levy’s The Barn: A Virtual Fundraiser for Playmakers Inc., a live production distributed via Zoom webinar, August 15, 2020.
Flora of Covington: the Southern Magnolia
Our iconic image of the South would be incomplete without the inclusion of the Southern magnolia. Known scientifically as Magnolia grandiflora, it certainly lives
Farmers Market Recipe: Lacto-Fermented Veggies
Did you know you can pickle your veggies with just salt water? For many health enthusiast this is the preferred method because it contains
Quote & Word of the Week
Quote of the Week “I will not let anyone walk through my mind with their dirty feet.”-Mahatma Gandhi Word of the Week holm /hōm/
Adoptable Pet of the Week
Northshore Humane Society’s Adoptable Pet of the Week MOO MOO: For the first year of her life, Moo Moo lived the streets struggling for
Wildlife Lookout: 3 Common Woodpeckers of Covington
If you’re a bird-watcher, or just a casual bird-observer, you have no doubt spotted woodpeckers around Covington. Not only are these birds very common
24 New Badges Prepare Girl Scouts to Be Ambitious and Decisive Leaders
Girl Scouts Louisiana East and Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) today announced 24 new badges designed to help girls practice ambitious leadership in
Covington History: Cemetery No. 1
Covington History segment provided by local historical writer Ron Barthet. View his blog Tammany Family here. The Covington Cemetery No. 1 has been a
Playmakers Theater “A Chorus Line” This Weekend Only
Playmakers Theater hosts “A Chorus Line” this weekend with Friday, Saturday and Sunday seatings. The production will also be available for live streaming on
This Week at the Farmers Market by Charlene LeJeune
The following is the Covington Farmer’s Market weekly newsletter by Charlene LeJeune. Wowzer, friends! Have you been able to see the Comet Swan for
Farmer’s Market Recipes: Summertime Grilled Corn Fiesta Kebab
Veggie Kebabs – a great way to enjoy the grill this summer!
Wildlife Lookout: Common Oaks of St. Tammany
Oak is a name ascribed to trees and shrubs in the genus Quercus, a part of the beech family, Fagaceae. The genus, native to
COVID Update by Zip Code – 70433 & 70435
The following is an update from Covington Mayor Mark Johnson. Sign up for Mayor Mark’s emails at www.covla.com The Post Office in Covington serves
Adoptable Pet of the Week
Northshore Humane Society’s Adoptable Pet of the Week HARLEY QUINN: Harley is a five-month-old puppy currently in a foster home with the Fortner family.
Quote & Word of the Week
Quote of the Week “Do what you feel in your heart to be right, for you’ll be criticized anyway.”– Eleanor Roosevelt Word of the
Mayor Mark Talks Tax Millage Rollback/Rollup
The following is an update from Covington Mayor Mark Johnson. Sign up for Mayor Mark’s emails at www.covla.com Exactly what does the millage rollback