“In less than one month, Louisiana lawmakers will gather at the State Capitol to kick-off the 2018 Legislative Session. This year, I have pre-filed
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CCST: Vote “NO” on March Tax Renewal
Whereas the mission of the Concerned Citizens of St. Tammany (CCST) is Good Governance, which includes transparency and good stewardship of taxpayer dollars. Whereas
Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say
by Beverly Hobbs Shea From as early as I can remember, my parents used to say to always “own” my words and actions, to
The Myth of Socialism Vs. The Reality of Crony Capitalism
Every red-blooded American knows that Capitalism is the only economic system that works, yet there are posters appearing in downtown Covington promoting Socialism. The
Statement From Kort T. Hutchison, Sr. (Retired)
“I, along with eight other commissioners, became the charter members of the STLDCD, a State Agency, in 2014. Since our inception, I have worked
An Appeal To Oil Oligarchy
Personally, I have gotten a lot of mileage out of Judge Ellis’ comment that our Covington, LA could be named after Covington, KY, because
Communication: Why It Is Important
Communication may be the single-most important aspect in any relationship. With the pervasiveness of hand-held communications devices such as smart phones and smart pads,
Differentiation by Beverly Hobbs Shea
Interesting word when we see it in print – a noun that speaks to the act of differentiating. The root is the word differentiate,
‘Tis The Season
by Beverly Hobbs Shea As I watch the collection of retired corks mount in their crystal home on my kitchen counter, I’m often torn
Parish Jail & Justice Tax Request
Opinion by B. Charles Goodwin The STP Jail and Justice tax request has been based on “Operating and Maintaining facilities”. THAT’S BLATANTLY FALSE. It’s
Low Voter Turnout
Opinion by B. Charles Goodwin At the last St. Tammany Parish Council Meeting, there was a concern expressed about low voter turnout. I’d like
Journalism Versus Ethics
I was asked recently if I follow standards of journalistic ethics, to which I replied, “Of course not, there are no ethics in journalism.”
In Memorium: The Legacy of Frank “Rusty” Burns
Frank “Rusty” Burns was a whistleblower for upper level sexual misconduct in the parish before the term was even a thing. Mr. Burns passed
Cannabis Poll Recap: Decrim Vs. De-Emphasis
Covington Weekly ran an unofficial poll with regard to cannabis decriminalization in the City of Covington with overwhelmingly favorable response. Regardless of the response,
Scoots & Life with the EarthLeaks
Introducing “SCOOTS + Life With The Earthleaks” (J. Rees 2017). It’s about a little alien that is trapped on earth with what it refers
Public Opinion Poll Results: Cannabis Decriminalization
Last week, CW offered an unofficial poll regarding Public Opinion on Cannabis Decriminalization in Covington. This also led to the creation of a petition
Freedom of Speech
THIS IS NOT DISRESPECT. THIS IS A DISTRESS SIGNAL. THIS FLAG REPRESENTS A GROUP OF PEOPLE WHO ATTEMPTED TO DEFEAT THEIR FINANCIAL CONTROLLERS AND
Public Opinion Poll Regarding Cannabis Possession
Louisiana introduced Medical Marijuana Legislation and the New Orleans City Council voted on measures to decriminalize cannabis possession over the last year. This allows
21st Century Carpetbaggers in the New Reconstruction
Note: This essay was published April 24, 2015 on Catastrophe of Infinite Regression Blog 21st Century Carpetbaggers In The New Reconstruction: Let The Good
STEDF Update: Following The Money
Recently, Covington Weekly reported on changes in the composition of economic development in the parish. The following exchange between CW Correspondent Timothy Gates and