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Air Monitoring System Grossly Insufficient by Timothy Achan Gates, CW Correspondent
Representatives of the Parish inspected the Helis Oil & Gas well site recently, finding that only permitted work was being done as air monitoring equipment
Keep Covington Beautiful Receives Grant for Nature Trail Improvements
Keep Covington Beautiful has been selected by the local Olive Garden Restaurant to receive a $1,000 grant as part of the Restaurant Community Grants
Covington Business Association General Meeting Next Week at Mac’s on Boston
The montly meeting of the CBA will take place next Wednesday August 5th at Mac’s on Boston Street. Meet and greet begins at 5:30 p.m., meeting at 6
COPA’s “Hit It!” Opens This Weekend With Dinner Theater
The Center Of Performing Arts celebrates 10 years with the return of one of their most popular productions, “Hit It!” – 55 years of
Covington Awarded GOHSEP/FEMA Grant
The City of Covington has been awarded a grant in the amount of $289,571, representing 75% of the total cost estimated for the purchase
St. Tammany Parish Government Seeking Candidates for District 13
The St. Tammany Parish Council is now accepting resumes for candidates to fill the vacant position of Council member of St. Tammany Parish Council
Citizen’s Group Calls For Baseline Water Test by Timothy Gates, Correspondent
Voices of St. Tammany, a local citizen’s advocacy group, sent out a press release last week calling for baseline water testing across St. Tammany
Sixth Annual West St. Tammany Red Beans & Rice Cookoff Monday July 27th
United Way’s West Annual Red Beans ‘n Rice Cook-Off, presented by LOOP LLC and hosted by St. Tammany Parish Fire Protection District #4, St.
Sunset at the Landing Free Outdoor Concert This Friday
Sponsored by Heritage Bank of St. Tammany, the City of Covington and the Covington Farmer’s Market, Sunset at the Landing outdoor concert series continues
Continuing Adventures of Tammany J. Frog by Timothy Achan Gates, Correspondent
“History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes.” This saying is attributed to the infamous lower mid-western writer, Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens). While there
Second Saturday Art Walk This Weekend Features Local & Regional Artists at Various Galleries
Every second Saturday of the month, the St. Tammany Art Association invites the public out for the Second Saturday Art Walk. July’s event coincides
Meeting for Parish Library’s Millage Request July 9th
In October of 2007, St. Tammany voters renewed the St. Tammany Parish Library’s millage rate of 6.33 mils. The term of this millage began
Parish Holds Meetings for Public Opinion on Blueways Project
St. Tammany Parish residents are invited to take part in a community discussion on July 13th in the Covington Council Chambers and on July
Dividing Tactics & Personal Responsibility by Timothy Achan Gates
Named for Julius Caesar by the Roman Senate, July is the seventh month, marking the halfway point of 2015. It has indeed been a
4th of July Fun at Sparks in the Park This Thursday – Fireworks & More!
This week is the City of Covington’s 2nd annual Sparks in the Park, on Thursday, July 2nd 2015. This wonderful family event will celebrate
STAA’s 50th National Juried Artist Exhibition “Summer Show” Opens July 11th
The St. Tammany Art Association announces the artists selected for the 50th National Juried Artists Exhibition, the Summer Show, which opens July 11, 2015
Helping Hands St. Tammany – Bringing the Community Together
Founded on Facebook at the beginning of 2015, Helping Hands flourished throughout St. Tammany, growing in support and reputation. Helping Hands empowers the community
Block Party This Friday – Live Music, Vintage Cars & More In Downtown Covington
This Friday marks the return of the Downtown Covington Block Party. Get ready for show cars, music, food and more along Columbia and Boston
City Welcomes New Businesses with Ribbon Cuttings
The City of Covington is proud to announce Ribbon Cuttings for Thursday, June 25, 2015. The following businesses are scheduled as follows: 9:30 a.m.