The NCF Overview states that the NCF and the Parish have a Memorandum of Understanding, or a semi-formal agreement without contractual obligations. It appears
Category: Local News
What’s going on in Covington, LA?
City Obtains Reduction In Flood Insurance Premiums
Mayor Mike Cooper is pleased to announce that effective October 1, 2017, the City of Covington will join the Community Rating System (CRS), a
Chuck Wright Exhibition At City Hall
The Gallery at City Hall is featuring Chuck Wright’s latest Art works. His first working with acrylic and watercolor was under the direction of
Safe Haven Continues Forward Momentum
With accessible, sustainable behavioral health care at the forefront of its mission, Safe Haven, continue to move forward in St. Tammany Parish as the
Statement Regarding NCF’s Bikeshare Program
“I called Susan Bonnett (director of the Northshore Community Foundation) Monday morning to apologize for any hardship my writing may have caused her personally.
NCF St. Tammany Bike Share Overview
From Northshore Community Foundation: “Background Thriving, progressive communities throughout the country have already established bikeshare models to serve their citizens and facilitate transportation options
Blue Swamp Creek Nature Trails
The Blue Swamp Creek Nature Trails are comprised of four distinct nature trails maintained by Keep Covington Beautiful. The Pitcher Plant Trail passes through
Clarification Regarding Northshore Community Foundation: What’s In A Name
Response to last week’s article is that the Northshore Community Foundation is gathering the actual details of the project for presentation to Mayor Cooper’s
The Northshore Community Foundation: What’s In A Name?
The Northshore Community Foundation is recently in the news with regard to a controversial “Bike-Share” program supported by St. Tammany Parish President Pat Brister.
This Week in Downtown Covington
Columbia Street Rock N Blues Cafe hosts the first annual Bananas Fosters Silent Auction Fundraiser for St. John Storehouse Louisiana this Saturday evening, July
Human Trafficking in the United States
According to the U.S. Justice Department, 14,500 to 17,500 people are trafficked into the country every year. The 2016 Global Slavery Index estimates that
The Gift of Time
We’ve all heard the phrase the gift of time so much so that it seems to have lost its meaning. First off, time is
Fourth Annual Sparks in the Park Friday, June 30
Mark your calendars for the City of Covington’s 4th annual Sparks in the Park on Friday, June 30, 2017. This wonderful family event will
Lane Reconfiguration Delayed
Due to the rain expected this week from Tropical Storm Cindy, the City of Covington announced the Lane Reconfiguration at the LA 21 Widening
Letter of Clarification from Charles Goodwin
I’ve seen several news references to my “being against the toll increases.” Hence, I’d like to clarify my position on the causeway toll increases.
Meet the Covington Police Department
In an effort to introduce our local police officers to the community and provide an opportunity for the CPD to highlight their outstanding officers,
Second Saturday Art Walk
The Second Saturday Art Walk takes place this Saturday, June 10, 2017. Join the St. Tammany Art Association and participating galleries for an evening
Emergency Preparedness: A Detailed Look
Last week CW ran a reminder for the beginning of hurricane season (June 1) and this week we will take a closer look at