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Year: 2020
New Covington Concert Band – First Meeting November 2nd
The City of Covington is partnering with local musicians to form the Covington Concert Band, a new concept to create another outlet for local
Nov 3 Voting Information for St. Tammany Parish – Early Voting Happening Now
The following information is from the St. Tammany Parish Registrar of Voters. Visit www.stprov.org or the Louisiana Secretary of State Office at www.sos.la.gov for
Farmer’s Market Recipe: Crowder Peas & Duck Cassoulet
Usually I share quick and easy recipes with you, designed to whip up in under an hour. This is not one of those recipes.
Local History: Major Fires in Covington 1898-1920
In the early years of the 20th century, the city scape of Covington underwent significant changes because of fires raging through the downtown area. Four fires between 1898 and 1911 changed the character of Covington’s central business district.
Pic of the Week
This week’s pic: Goldenrod on Florida Street Submit your photo for “Pic of the Week” by emailing covweekly@gmail.com, posting on our Facebook page #picoftheweek,
Farmers Market Recipe: Eggplant Pesto Pasta Autunno
Primavera may mean springtime, but the concept remains the same into fall. For a seasonal variation, we’ll call it Pasta Autunno.
Friends of the Library to Open New Location – Volunteers Needed
The Friends of the Library of West St. Tammany ( FOTL) hope to re-open for business mid-November at their new location at 1301 North
Local History: The Division of St. John Becomes a Historic District
In 1982, the City of Covington filed an application with the National Registry of Historic Places asking that the “Division of St. John,” Covington’s historic downtown area, be placed on the national register. It was granted that status in December of 1982.
St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper Announces Bars May Re-open for On-Premises Consumption
St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper announces that bars may reopen in St. Tammany for on-premises consumption as of today, October 7, 2020, under Phase 3 guidelines as our percent positivity rate has fallen below 5% for two consecutive weeks.
Pic of the Week
This week’s pic was submitted by Danny Burke. Submit your photo for “Pic of the Week” by emailing covweekly@gmail.com, posting on our Facebook page
St. Tammany Parish Government in Preparedness Posture – Hurricane Delta
St. Tammany Parish President, Mike Cooper, his administration and emergency operations personnel continue to monitor, and prepare for, any anticipated impacts of Hurricane Delta as it moves toward the Gulf of Mexico.
St. Tammany Parish Government Introduces Proposed 2021 Operating and Capital Budgets
On Thursday, October 1, 2020, the St. Tammany Parish Council introduced two ordinances for adoption of the proposed 2021 Parish Operating Budget, and the proposed 2021 Parish Capital Improvement Budget.
Local History: Jackson’s Military Road
Covington History segment provided by local historical writer Ron Barthet.View Ron’s blog Tammany Family here. Historian Powell Casey extensively researched the history of Military
Mayor Mark Update on Increased and/or Incorrect Water Bill – City of Covington
City of Covington Mayor Mark Johnson shares in an email update information concerning the water bill increase and recent glitches in the billing cycle.
Pic of the Week
This week’s pic “Spider Lily” was submitted by Cici Photography. Learn more about spider lilies here: Flora of Covington: the Many Faces of Spider
NHS “Empty the Shelters” 3-Day Adoption Event
For three days only, the Northshore Humane Society adoption fees will be reduced to $25 on eligible dogs and cats at their facility in
Northshore Food Bank’s Resale Shop Has New Location
Resale Shop sells gently-used furniture, appliances, clothing and more, benefits the Northshore Food Bank The Northshore Food Bank Resale Shop has moved to a
Local History: Historical Markers of St. Tammany – Part 2
Local History segment provided by local historical writer Ron Barthet. This article has been broken up into 4 parts for ease of reading.View Ron’s
Pic of the Week
This week’s pic “Fall” was submitted by Cici Photography. Submit your photo for “Pic of the Week” by emailing covweekly@gmail.com, posting on our Facebook