The 54th Annual Mystic Krewe of Olympia parade will roll February 23, 2019 at 6 p.m. For route details, see the map on back
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Alliance For Good Government Rescinds Drucker Endorsement
NEW ORLEANS- In a letter sent to Sharon Lo Drucker this week, the Alliance for Good Government announces the endorsement given to Drucker for
LADOTD Traffic Update – Claiborne Hill
There will be alternating single lane closures on US 190, between the I-12 Junction and the Bogue Falaya River Bridge (Claiborne Hill), during the
Lewis Announces Candidacy for District A Council Seat
Peter Lewis, a self-made business man of Covington, LA, has qualified for City Councilman District A seat in the March 30, 2019 election. Peter’s
Private Initiatives Provide Remediation For West 30’s
The West 30’s Task Force is a group of local persons dedicated to remediating the neighborhoods of the West 30’s. The group meets locally
Young Qualifies For Covington City Council District A
Local community activist and longtime Covington resident, Keitisha Young, has qualified for the Covington City Council’s District A position in the March 2019 election.
CPD Employees of the Year
The recipient of the “Chief’s Award” is chosen by the Chief of Police for someone who has shown outstanding dedication to the department. The recipients are kept…
John Goodwyne Solo Exhibition at City Hall
Local watercolor painter and STAA member John Goodwyne has been selected as the latest local artist to display their artwork on the walls of
NAMI Receives United Way Check
United Way of Southeast Louisiana awarded $30,000 to National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) – St. Tammany and VIA LINK, Inc./2-1-1 in St. Tammany to support their suicide prevention, mental health services, and crisis response efforts.
NHS Pet of the Week
Honey Bee – Our sweet Honey Bee wants to be yours! She is a 1 year old medium mixed breed with a lot of
Christmas Tree Recycling Information
Christmas trees for the recycling marsh restoration program will be picked up in the city of Covington on Saturday, January 19, 2019 by our contractor Coastal Environmental Services.
NHS Pet of the Week: Tyson
Tyson – This sweet boy is Tyson, who was brought to our shelter with a broken heart and severe depression. Tyson needs a patient
Holiday Shopping Tips From STPSO
As we enter the holiday shopping season, Sheriff Randy Smith wants to remind our residents to be safe while they are out searching for
CPD Weekly Roundup: Santa’s Helpers, Thanksgiving Meals
The Covington Police Department got an early visit from Santa’s Helpers last week, who provided the CPD with snacks and lunch as a thank
St. Tammany Corp. Seeks Public Input
The St. Tammany Corporation, the economic development organization for St. Tammany, invites public participation in shaping our community’s economic development vision and strategy. A
Three Rivers Art Festival Suggestion Box
While the Three Rivers Art Festival is a fine event that brings revenue to the City and Downtown, there are a few minor details
Rolling To Run For Council-At-Large
Covington City Councilman Larry Rolling, announced Monday he will seek a new position as Council-at-Large on the Covington City Council in the March 2019 election.
Stirrings by Beverly Hobbs Shea
I love the honesty of country songs. Raw emotion, shared with an audience of neutrality, ignites a hidden spark and moves us quickly from
NHS Pets of the Week
Skelly is a seven-month-old, 41 lb. mixed pup. He’s still a puppy with a lot of energy and spunk! He would be great for