The COVID-19 vaccine has arrived on the Northshore. As part of federal deployment of the groundbreaking Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, St. Tammany Health System began administering vaccine this morning.
Year: 2020
This Week at the Farmers’ Market by Charlene LeJeune
Tis the season, friends, to be jolly, to be thankful, to enjoy the blessings of the market! And blessings there will be!
Local History: Annadele Plantation
The site upon which the Annadele Plantation Restaurant sits has quite an interesting history. It is located on the banks of the Bogue Falaya River in one of the area’s oldest communities, Claiborne.
Cameron Dupuy and the Cajun Troubadours – Chillin’ at the River Dec 26
On Saturday December 26th, the City of Covington presents Grammy nominated Cameron Dupuy and the Cajun Troubadours at the Bogue Falaya Park. This free concert will be from 4 – 6:30 pm.
Covington Cemetery No. 1 Participates in National Wreaths Across America Day
Join the National Wreaths Across America on Saturday, December 19th at 11 am to participate in a nation-wide ceremony commemorating American veterans. The ceremony
Farmers Market Recipe: Garlic Mashed Sweet Potato & Turnips
Turnips can be a hard sell on a good day, especially with kids. This easy recipe incorporates these highly nutritious veggies in a way even the pickiest eaters won’t turn down!
Pic of the Week
This week’s pic ‘H.J.’s Lantern’ was submitted by Cici Photography Submit your photo for “Pic of the Week” by emailing covweekly@gmail.com, posting on our
Donate to Rotary Clubs’ Feeding the Needy Christmas Meals Program
Each year on December 23 and 24, volunteers from all over the area come together to prepare Christmas boxes that include a 14-to-16-pound cooked turkey with numerous side dishes and dessert. This year, due to COVID things will be a little different for FTN. We will have fewer volunteer opportunities and will be offering pick up locations instead of home deliveries.
Word of the Week
prehensile adjective \pree-HEN-sil\ 1 : adapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around2 : gifted with mental grasp or moral or aesthetic perception
NHS Adoptable Pet of the Week
Neco was found homeless by a kind lady who after searching for his owner for several days turned to Northshore Humane Society for help. Neco is now looking for his second chance with a new, forever family!
‘Percent for Art’ Open House Showcases the Safe Haven Healing Arts Collection
St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper welcomed members of the arts and health communities as they came together at the Safe Haven Health and Wellness Complex, Thursday, December 10, 2020. The event — the Percent for Art Open House — was an art opening for 31 Healing Arts collections procured through a Call to Artists earlier this year, as well as donations from local philanthropists.
Quote of the Week
“Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them
Word of the Week
rescind verb \rih-SIND\ 1 : to take away : remove2 a : take back, cancelb : to abrogate (a contract) and restore the parties
Pic of the Week
This week’s pic ‘Nandina in Bloom’ was submitted by Cathy Safford. Submit your photo for “Pic of the Week” by emailing covweekly@gmail.com, posting on
Quote of the Week
“Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally
Covington Porch Fest – Free Live Music this Saturday
On Saturday December 12th from 2 – 5 pm, the Covington Business Association presents the Covington Porch Fest, live music by local artists at various locations around downtown Covington. Bring your chairs and picnic blankets for this free event benefiting the Northshore Food Bank!
This Week at the Farmers Market by Charlene LeJeune
Here comes Saturday. Here comes Saturday Right down “Farmers’ Market Lane.” We’re gonna bring you lot-sa goodness starting from the gazebo. Okay so that really doesn’t rhyme but with Chris Talley and the Three Rivers Cooperative dashing out tunes, it will still be a merry day!
Farmer’s Market Recipe: Mustard Greens & Shiitake Stir Fry
This is a quick and easy recipe, and a tasty way to get the amazing health benefits of fresh mustard greens! You can find mustards and other great greens in abundance at the Covington Farmers’ Market!
STP Comprehensive Plan ‘New Directions 2040’ Steering Committee Members Announced
St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper and the St. Tammany Parish Council Members announced their appointees for the 21-member Steering Committee of New Directions 2040.
Benny Grunch & the Bunch with Candlelight Caroling at the Covington Trailhead
Come join in the holiday spirit with candlelight caroling at the Covington Trailhead on Wednesday, December 9th, 2020. Featuring Benny Grunch and the Bunch performing our favorite festive tunes, this event is free and open to the public.