October 3rd marked the last day for Tim Lentz as Chief of Police of Covington, LA. Lentz received a plaque from the City of
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D.A. Montgomery Urges Consideration, Respect this Political Season
Dear Citizens: The political season is upon us. For that reason, there are political advocates knocking on doors. Sone residents do not like the
Meghan Garcia Announces Candidacy for Covington City Council District E
Covington, La. – Local arts educator and cultural community leader, Meghan Garcia, announced her candidacy for Covington District E Councilperson in the upcoming March
National Child Passenger Safety Week
Is your child in the correct seat, child secured properly in the seat, seat installed correctly in the vehicle? A safety seat installation event
Meet the Covington Fire Department
Chief Gary S. Blocker Jr. started volunteering at the Covington Fire Department at the age of 14. After graduating from high school in 1997
Safe Haven Receives $5 Million Grant
Pat Brister, St. Tammany Parish President, announced that St. Tammany Parish Government, and the Safe Haven project, will receive $5,310,000 in grant funding through
Welcome Back Sgt. Lance Benjamin
Welcome back to Sergeant Lance Benjamin, who returned from Afghanistan following active duty. The Covington Police Department received the ESGR Pro Patria Award for
CPD Chief Lentz Tenders Letter of Resignation
Mayor Mike Cooper announced this week that he was presented a letter of resignation from Covington Police Chief Tim Lentz, effective at 5 p.m.
NHS Pet of the Week
This awesome guy is Baker, a two-year-old large breed mix looking for a forever home at Northshore Humane Society! Baker was in a home
September National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month. The Atlantic Hurricane activity is underway, and while we missed the tropical depression, there are several other systems active
NHS Volunteer Coordinator Position Open
The Northshore Humane Society is hiring for the position of Volunteer Coordinator. The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for managing all programs associated with volunteers
Tranchina Announces Run For Sheriff
ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA — Nick Tranchina announced today that he will seek election to the office of St. Tammany Parish Sheriff in 2019.
New Garbage Pick Up Schedule for Covington
With the goal of improving services to the household and business customers in Covington, the Covington City Council passed a Resolution at the City
What We Think We See
By Beverly Hobbs Shea There’s a line in a popular country song that goes “I can’t un-see it.” How simple but how true and
Blocker Named Covington Fire Chief
Congratulations are in order to Gary Blocker, who is now Fire Chief for the City of Covington. From the desk of Mayor Cooper: Team
Meet the Covington Fire Department
Firefighter/Operator Justin Plummer got his start in the fire service in 2015. He started as volunteer in Folsom for District 5 where he is
Ludwig Running For City Council District D
COVINGTON, La. – Local civic leader, Cody Driskell Ludwig, is announcing her intention to run for the Covington City Council’s District D position in
NHS Pet of the Week
Taffy is a one-year-old small mix breed pup looking for a forever home at Northshore Humane Society! Taffy and her siblings were rescued from alongside the
STPDD Requests Proposals For Strategic Plan
The St. Tammany Parish Development District, a political subdivision of the state of Louisiana, requests proposals for a comprehensive strategic plan. The firm’s plan
Firehouse Renovation Update
As many have noticed, the old Firehouse building on N. Theard Street has been dismantled and all that remains is the foundation. There may