The increasingly popular poetry boxes have created quite a buzz in downtown Covington – new boxes are popping up everywhere! In addition to the
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Three Rivers Art Festival Features Over 200 Artists This Weekend In Downtown Covington
Three Rivers Art Festival returns to downtown Covington this weekend, Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A
The English Tea Room Sponsors Walker Alley Tea Garden Crafts & Collectables Market
This weekend marks the first in a series of six craft and vintage collectable markets to take place in the new “Walker Alley Tea Garden” on
Rosemary’s Closet Goes to Hollywood – Local Shop An Affordable Vintage Goldmine
Covington Weekly met local costume designer Kim Martinez while she was out perusing the great selection of vintage clothing and accessories at Rosemary’s Closet
Call to Craft Artists: Local Crafts & Collectables Market Looking for Vendors
Craftspersons wanted for a local crafts & collectibles market presented by The English Tea Room to be held every Saturday starting Three Rivers Festival
St. Tammany Parish Election Results – Tough Races Yield Runoff for District Attorney
Dawn Amacker successfully defended her 22nd Judicial Seat with a strong showing (72%,) while Brian Trainor and Warren Montgomery will be headed into a
DNR Public Hearing November 12th at Lakeshore High to Discuss Fracking Permit
Concerned Citizens of St. Tammany (CCST) and the Town of Abita Springs announce that the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (LDNR) will be holding
Covington Business Association Meeting November 5th at Seiler Bar
This month’s Covington Business Association (CBA) meeting will be tonight, November 5th at Seiler Bar, 434 N. Columbia Street in downtown Covington. Meet and greet starts
Experience Local Dinner Theater at COPA: “The Butler Did It” This Weekend
Join Center of Performing Arts (COPA) for the inaugural run of an original murder mystery by local playwright James Lejeune, “The Butler Did It!”.
Halloween Block Party – Costume Contests, Classic Cars & Oktoberfest!
The October Block Party marks the last block party of the year, this Friday also falling on Halloween night! Pull out your best costume
Last Rockin’ the Rails Concert of Fall Season Features Benny Grunch & the Bunch Thursday
New Orleans’ own Benny Grunch and The Bunch will play the last Rockin’ the Rails concert for the 2014 season Thursday evening, October 28
Parishwide Trace 20th Anniversary Celebration Kicks Off at the Covington Trailhead Saturday
Come Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Tammany Trace. Whatever your style, the Trace Anniversary Celebration has it, with fun for the whole family.
The 22nd Judicial District Attorney Race & The Threat of Teenage Girls: A Study in the Application of Accountability
by Timothy Gates, Covington Weekly Correspondent, codexproventus@gmail.com With now less than one week until election day, the St. Tammany Parish District Attorney race is
Election Day November 4th – Find Sample Ballots & Polling Places For Your Area
Election time is here again! Election Day is Tuesday November 4th, 2014, polling places are open 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. View a sample
Covington Police Promote Safety During Holiday – Urge Parents to Check Sex Offender Registry
Chief Tim Lentz is reminding parents to check the sex offender registry before celebrating Halloween this Friday. Louisiana law prohibits sex offenders from wearing
Pallets With Purpose Fundraiser Event at Covington Food Bank
On Saturday, November 1st 6:30 – 10 pm the Covington Food Bank will host Pallets With Purpose: fun-flavored, food-funding warehouse event. Guests will enjoy
Heritage Bank Celebrates 90th Birthday With BBQ Tailgate Bash
Heritage Bank of St. Tammany is ending out their month-long 90th Birthday celebration this Thursday, October 30th from 10:30 am – 3 pm with a tailgating bar-b-que party
Coffee With Mayor Cooper at the Covington Trailhead Wednesday, October 29th
The City of Covington and Mayor Mike Cooper will host the quarterly event “Coffee with Mayor Cooper” on Wednesday, October 29th from 9 a.m. to 10
Brooks’ Bike Shop Hosts 3rd Annual ‘Biketoberfest’ Brewery Tour This Saturday
It’s that time of year again! Brooks’ Bike Shop will host their 3rd annual Biketoberfest this Saturday, October 25th. The group will meet at
Covington Businesses Welcome Poetry Boxes as Community Art Project
Poetry boxes are appearing across the parish, and Covington businesses are happy to support the community art project. The idea originated with Robin Hurston,