The City of Covington and Mayor Mike Cooper will host the quarterly event “Coffee with Mayor Cooper” on Wednesday, July 30th from 9 a.m.
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Southern Hotel Restuarant Oxlot 9 Now Taking Reservations
Jeffery & Amy Hansell are excited to announce that they are now taking reservation for their new restaurant, Oxlot 9, located in the Southern
Covington Police Department Hosts Free Children’s Camp
Chief Tim Lentz announces that the CPD will host a free camp for Covington area children. The summer camp will focus on challenging children
Exchange Club of West St. Tammany Donates Teddy Bears To Covington Police
When faced with a tragedy, sometimes something as small as a stuffed animal can make a big difference to a young child. Covington Police officers carry
Identifying Misinformation & Disinformation: Using Discernment In Determining Accuracy of Information
by Timothy Achan Gates, Covington Weekly Correspondent Recently, the controversial issue of hydraulic fracturing has spawned a public relations campaign to soften the issue.
Permits Pending to Withdraw Water from Scenic Rivers for Use in Fracking
The Sierra Club Louisiana Delta Chapter has generated a letter to be used as a model letter in addressing concerns to Louisiana Wildlife & Fisheries,
Covington Business Workshop Scheduled for August 15th
The City of Covington and the Covington City Council Economic Development Committee will host the fourth installment of their award-winning Covington Business Resource Workshop
Coffee with Mayor Cooper Scheduled for July 30th at the Covington Trailhead
The City of Covington and Mayor Mike Cooper will host the quarterly event Coffee with Mayor Cooper on Wednesday, July 30th from 9 a.m.
CPD To Host Free Children’s Camp – Program to Focus on Safety, Healthy Living & Enjoying Life
Chief Tim Lentz announces that the Covington Police Department will be hosting a free camp this summer for Covington area children. The summer camp
Parish Councilman Jacob Groby Seeks Answers From EDF Concerning Folger’s Facility In Lacombe
Parish Councilman Jacob Groby has made public a letter he mailed to Mrs. Brenda Bertus, Chief Executive Director of the St. Tammany Economic Development
No Taxation Without Representation – Property Tax Exemption Does Not Create A Fair Business Climate
by Timothy Achan Gates, Covington Weekly Correspondent While discussing the tug boats and tax revenue bonds, Representative Burns stressed to me the correlation with
Identity Sought in Robbery of Local Walgreens On Sunday
Chief Tim Lentz announces that the Covington Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect of a simple robbery at a
Mayor Cooper Announces The Covington Tree Board Is Looking For Members
It is the responsibility of the city tree board, among other duties, to counsel the city with regard to the preservation, pruning, planting and
World’s Largest Reagan Statue Salutes Frackstock 2014
Trickle Down Economics Got You Blue? Issue A Bond & Build A Dam by Timothy Achan Gates, Correspondent Sassafrass perform at Frackstock 2014 last
New Business Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies In Covington Thursday
Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies with Mayor Cooper and other City Administration will be held at the following locations: 9:00 AM: Autozone 70522 Highway 21 9:15 AM: Omega
Frackstock – Free Concert Event at the Covington Trailhead This Saturday
Live music with great local bands, speakers, informative literature and more at the Covington Trailhead this Saturday from 1 – 5 pm! This is
Fracking Bike Rally On The St. Tammany Trace – Covington To Abita & Back
The Sierra Club Delta Chapter will host a bike rally along the St. Tammany Trace for Louisiana residents concerned about fracking in their community.
The Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund – CCST Engages CELDF, Parish
In the last two weeks, Covington Weekly has outlined the process of economic development in St. Tammany Parish, indicating an undemocratic and self-serving system
Response From Economic Development Series: Financial Statements Relative To Parish Development District
Upon printing last Wednesday, CW received via e-mail a public document filed with the Baton Rouge office of the Legislative Auditor and released June
Comment Period For Fracking Permit Open Until June 16th
The US Army Corps of Engineers and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality have reopened their public comment period on the permit application by