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Coffee With Mayor Cooper Wed., Jan. 25, 2017
It’s a New Year and Mayor Mike Cooper has some updates to send our way at Coffee with Mayor Cooper on January 25, 2017.
How Business and Trade Organizations Can Railroad the Democratic Process and Restrict Free Market Capitalism
In what may be a general statement on the history of Louisiana politics, the public tends to take it for granted if (or when)
Covington Crime Stats for 2016 Released, Overall Crime Rate Down 14%
Chief Tim Lentz has released the 2016 crime statistics for the City of Covington, showing a 14% reduction in the overall crime rate based
Public Response To St. Tammany Parish Council
Response to Parish Council Meeting 1/5/17 Letter Coutesy of B.C. Goodwin, Mandeville, LA: I attended the January 5 meeting and witnessed the desperation of
Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday 2017
The City of Covington once again celebrates the birth, the life and the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. When we talk about
City of Covington Financial Excellence
Covington Receives Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for FY 2015 Mayor Mike Cooper has announced that for the fifth consecutive year
Fireworks Prohibited in Covington City Limits
With the New Year approaching, Chief Tim Lentz would like to remind the public that, for the safety of our citizens, the sale and
Identifying Dark Money in St. Tammany
For nearly two years, Covington Weekly chronicled the hydraulic fracturing saga in St. Tammany Parish, focusing on the economic development aspect of the issue.
St. Tammany Parish Government Awarded Excellence in Financial Reporting for 13th Consecutive Year
The St. Tammany Parish Department of Finance was awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association
We’ve Got The Whole World In Our Hands
Considering that the holidays are a stressful time of year for many, the best gift that you can give others is the gift of
Covington Rotary Feeding the Needy
Each year, the Covington Rotary Club, with the assistance of hundreds of community volunteers and donors, leads Feeding The Needy, a project initiated to
Update on 15th Avenue Bridge
The new 15th Avenue Bridge at Mile Branch is in the final completion stages. The contractor is “finishing strong” and the City of Covington
The City of Covington Butterfly Garden
The Covington Butterfly Garden is located at the beginning of the Tammany Trace in Covington. The garden is the work of Clearwater Sanctuary, and
CPD Secret Santa Program Back For 2016
Statement From CPD Chief Tim Lentz: “The Covington Police Deptartment is happy to announce, for the third year, their Secret Santa program. Through the
CPD Lieutenant Graduates FBI Academy
We are proud to announce that Lt. Joey Mayberry, only the second in Covington Police history, graduated from the prestigious FBI National Academy last
CPD Announces Holiday Ride Home Program
Following last year’s success, Chief Tim Lentz announces that the Covington Police Department will again offer a ride-home program this holiday season. Patrons of
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,
STHS Pets of the Week
Bash is a Male Domestic Shorthair Mix, white and blue with stripes. Bash is not declawed but he is neutered, and you can meet
Somatics for Chronic Pain Relief, Correct Posture and Improved Performance
Testimonial: “As a dancer, I’m an athlete and an artist, and Somatics helped both. Throughout my training I had drive, motivation, and great teachers,