When I was younger and asked questions, I remember being told to have faith in the (political) process, and also in our elected officials,
Category: Local News
What’s going on in Covington, LA?
City Leadership Receives Crimestoppers Award
Congratulations to Mayor Cooper and Chief Tim Lentz, who accepted the Crimestoppers Award of Excellence for their work on Operation Angel. Chief Lentz describes
Why St. Tammany Parish is in Need of an Inspector General
The St. Tammany Parish Government has talked the public out of an Office of Inspector General for over a decade, but they will try
Justice Center Tax Vote – B. Charles Goodwin
In our research, we have found many areas of spending that can better be used to fund the justice center than their present uses.
BGR Examines Tammany Tax Proposals
On March 2, 2018, BGR released “On The Ballot: St. Tammany Parish Sales Tax Renewals, March 24, 2018”. On March 24, St. Tammany voters
Leadership St. Tammany Accepting Applications
St. Tammany Parish, LA – Leadership St. Tammany (LST) is now accepting applications for its Class of 2019, which will include approximately 30 emerging
Women, Men & Trauma: Time For A Reformation
by Lindsay Reed This past World Cancer Day (February 4) inspired me to consider the environment(s) contributing to emotional and physical health, and how
Rep. Paul Hollis Letter & Charles Goodwin Response
“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
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
Louisiana Workforce Commission
Contact the Louisiana Workforce Commission to find out if On-The-Job Training is a good fit for your workforce needs.
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
West 30’s Task Force Focus on Community
Poor housing conditions and other visible signs of neglect are generally just a symptom of a much larger problem, and without addressing the root
CPD Investigating Crosswalk Accident
Covington Police are investigating an accident that occurred Friday evening involving two St. Tammany Parish Hospital employees. At approximately 7:25 p.m. Last Friday night
Covington Wins Tree City USA Award
The City of Covington has been named a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation. 2017 was the twenty fourth year that
Tammany Utilities Earns Criticism
In a report from WWLTV, The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality confirmed that Tammany Utilities failed to properly report sewerage spills in St. Tammany
CPD Resumes Bicycle Patrol
“I am proud to announce the return of bicycle patrol to the streets of Covington. Years ago, the Covington Plice Ce-artment operated a bike
Covington Hires Super Lawyers To Fight Big Pharma
The Brylski Company 1/23/2018 – The City of Covington has hired the local Louisiana law firm Porteous, Hainkel & Johnson LLP to take on
STHS Pet of the Week
This cutie is Koa, a 2.5-year-old, 42 lbs. boy looking for a forever home at St. Tammany Humane Society. Koa’s hobbies include playing tug-of-war