“This is a perfect example of how creative thinking and intergovernmental cooperation can provide improved services to the citizens with no additional taxes,” stated Mayor Cooper.
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CFD, CPD Promotions & News
The Covington Fire Department is happy to announce that Barrett Hebert is promoted to the position of Captain. Congratulations Captain Hebert! The Covington Police
Roadwork at W. 8th Ave. Apr. 22 through 26
West 8th Avenue will be temporarily closed between S. Harrison Avenue and S. Monroe Street beginning Monday, April 22nd through Friday, April 26th as
Mandeville Citizens File Suit Over Port Marigny Ordinance Legality
“This suit is not about being for or against the Port Marigny Development,” said Karen Champagne, spokesperson for the citizen group. “It’s about holding elected officials accountable.
Opinion: ITEP Problematic, Free Market Vs. Interventionism
Recently, the Industrial Tax Exemption Program is in the news. According to the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP.org) in “Tax Incentives: Costly
Louisiana on Track to Ratify ERA
Senator J.P. Morrell has just announced that on the first day of the 2019 Legislative Session he intends to file a Senate Concurrent Resolution that provides for ratification by the Louisiana Legislature of the Equal Rights Amendment to the United States Constitution.
Mark Johnson Elected Mayor of Covington
Congratulations to Covington’s newly elected Mayor Mark Johnson, whose term begins July 1. Patrick McMath was reelected to his at-large council seat, and he
Record-Breaking Season For CES Speech & Debate Team
The Christ Episcopal School Speech and Debate Team continued its record-breaking season by notching a Second Place Second Sweepstakes win for speech events at
Covington Police Dept. Announces Promotions
The Covington Police Department is excited to announce the promotions of Lieutenant Robert Blount to the rank of Deputy Chief of Police, and Sergeant
Karen Champagne: Candidate for St. Tammany Parish President
Democracy Versus A Republic
In a Democracy, the majority rules. If the majority decided they wanted your bike, they could take it.
In a Republic, your bike is your property and you do not owe it to anyone. It cannot be taken against your will, by law.
America is a Constitutional Republic
Therefore, the Constitution is the law by which we are supposed to be protected.
In a Republic, the individual is protected From the majority, by Constitutional Law.
A Constitutional Republic is what we were given. It is up to us to Keep It.
American Association of University Women (AAUW) Covington-Mandeville Announces Community College Scholarship Program
The Covington-Mandeville Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) invites applications from women in St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Washington Parishes attending or
Karen Champagne Announces Bid For Parish Presidency
Since 2003, I have been a resident of St. Tammany and have become extremely concerned about the growing problems in this parish. High taxes/fees; extreme permitting/licensing; ridiculous traffic congestion; poor drainage; and, high density developments are just some of the ways the current administration has made life in St. Tammany more difficult and expensive for all of us.
Mayor Cooper Appoints Culotta to Chief of Police
“I am confident that Chief Culotta will build upon the foundation and culture established over the past several years with the continued commitment to maintain safety in our community” said Mayor Cooper.
Covington Mayor’s Race 2019: S & W
Covington’s front running candidates for mayor are Mark Johnson, Rick Smith and Candace Watkins. A few weeks ago, Covington Weekly ran a recap on
City of Covington: Excellence in Financial Reporting
Mayor Mike Cooper has announced that for the seventh consecutive year the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to
CPD, STPSO Participate in A Stand Against Violence
Officers from the Covington Police Department along with Deputies from the St Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office attended the “A Stand Against Violence” event last
Memorial — Roberta Bruck, PhD, JD
submitted by Roberta Carrow Jackson It is with deep sadness that I share here that Roberta Dilk Bruck, PhD, JD, passed away this past
CPD Welcomes New Recruits
The Covington Police Department is excited to announce the hiring of three new officers. Over the past of couple weeks, Officer Chance Johnson, Officer
Covington Public Works Wins Big
On Thursday, February 22, the American Public Works Association (APWA) held a competition for Public Works Departments across the state. The competition entailed four
CPD Bicycle Patrol Certifications Earned
Earned last week, the Covington Police Department participated in a bicycle certification training course taught by Officer Scott Verdun of the Kenner Police Department,