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What’s going on in Covington, LA?
This Week in Historic Downtown Covington
Covington Farmer’s Market: The Farmer’s Market takes place Wednesdays at the Covington Trailhead (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.) and Saturdays at the 600 Block
15th Ave. Washout Repair Update & Coffee With Cooper
Covington Mayor Cooper releases an update on the West 15th Avenue Culvert Washout Repair: “With all contract documents signed, a pre-construction meeting was recently
St. Tammany Justice System, Jails & Tax Dollars
Both Louisiana and St. Tammany parish rank first in the world and state for incarcerated persons relative to population. Many recommendations of the Louisiana
STPSO Announces Public Safety Telecommunications Week
From St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office: This week, April 9 – 15, the nation honors all telecommunicators. Here in St. Tammany Parish, we are
Live Auction & Appraisals at Antiques Fest
A live auction and appraisal station will be among the attractions featured at the Covington Antiques and Uniques Festival on April 22 and 23rd
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,
STAA Announces New Staff
The St. Tammany Art Association Board of Directors has selected Kim Bergeron to serve as the organization’s new Executive Director. She succeeds Cindy Pulling,
An Idea For Community Revitalization
Covington Weekly made five years old this past February. The ideas that led to the creation of a localized weekly newsletter for the downtown
W. 11th Avenue Bridge At Mile Branch Closed For Repairs
A recent LADOTD bridge inspection of the W. 11th Avenue Bridge at Mile Branch in Covington has found critical deficiencies in the substructure. As
Congratulations to Councilman McMath
The dust settled from Covington’s At Large Council race, and Patrick McMath has won the position. Covington Weekly would like to congratulate Councilman McMath
Letter to the Editor: Vote “NO” on Tax Increase
Last April voters rejected a $400 million request to continue for 20 years two sales tax levies for construction of the justice center and
Mayor Cooper Announces Collins Expansion Meeting
“I am happy to share the news that an Open House/ Public Meeting regarding the US Hwy 190/Collins Blvd Widening Project (including the Overpass
Friday Night Block Party
The first Block Party of 2017 takes place this Friday in Downtown Covington. Take a stroll down Columbia and see classic and contemporary cars
City of Covington Special Election
The City of Covington Special Election for the Council At Large seat is Saturday, March 25, 2017. The candidates are Trey Blackall, Jerry Coner
Robert Dutruch Closing Reception
The City of Covington’s Gallery at City Hall will close the unique solo exhibition ‘Ferrous’ featuring local artist and printmaker Robert Dutruch with a
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,
The Shack Gives Back Thursday, March 23, 2017
On March 23, 2017, The Shack will donate 20% of the day’s sales to the Northshore Food Bank, dine in or take out, lunch
Second Saturday Art Walk This Weekend
Visit Covington’s local galleries and merchants on the second Saturday of each month for coordinated art openings throughout historic downtown Covington. Here is a
KCB Great American Clean Up New Report
Keep Covington Beautiful held a Great American Cleanup event on February 24, 2017, at the Blue Swamp Creek Nature Trail located at the Covington