Pic of the Week
This week’s pic ‘A Covington boat launch off Fourth Avenue’ was submitted by Carla Stich Skinner Submit your photo for “Pic of the Week”
St. Tammany Parish Launches Public Involvement for New Directions 2040
St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper announced the first round of public involvement opportunities for New Directions 2040 — the update to the Parish’s Comprehensive Plan. These events will introduce the initiative, explain the role of the Comprehensive Plan in decision-making on land use and infrastructure, and show how residents, businesses, and other stakeholders can participate.
St. Tammany Parish Government Works to Preserve the Shoreline at the Tchefuncte River Lighthouse
St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper announced that the Tchefuncte River Lighthouse Habitat Restoration and Shoreline Protection Project for Educational Outreach will go forward with funding from the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA).
Local History: Historical Markers of St. Tammany – Part 3
According to the Historical Marker Project website, there are 45 historical markers in St. Tammany Parish. They share a variety of historical highlights across the area, giving us an idea of the people and places that contributed to early St. Tammany. Here is their list, with links to the individual pages to the markers.
Pic of the Week
This week’s pic was submitted by Cici Photography Submit your photo for “Pic of the Week” by emailing [email protected], posting on our Facebook page
Volunteers Needed – Replanting Downtown Planters with Keep Covington Beautiful
This Saturday join Keep Covington Beautiful in re-planting the downtown planters! Please bring your own gloves, water and trowel. Meeting at the Covington Trailhead at 9:30.
Donation Opportunities for the Covington Community
November is traditionally the month of giving, and many in our community have suffered hardships this year. Thankfully there are a number of organizations in our area designed to help our local neighbors.
Northshore Chef Robert Vasquez Crowned 2020 King of Louisiana Seafood
To win the crown, Chef Robert Vasquez prepared a Red Snapper, Crawfish Sofrito to beat out 9 of the state’s best seafood chefs by showcasing his creativity and highlighting the superior quality of the seafood that comes from Louisiana’s shorelines and vast waterways.
Local History: The Talley Family Story as Told by Mayor Mark Johnson
On Tuesday, December 5, 2017, Mayor Mark Johnson, then president of the Covington Heritage Foundation (CHF), presented a detailed account of the history of the Talley’s Feed & Seed Store, complete with family history and photographs.
Farmer’s Market Recipe: Black Bean & Crowder Chili
Nothing welcomes in the first few cool fronts of Fall like a nice homemade chili.
Pic of the Week
This week’s pic: Covington Cemetery No. 1 by Cici Photography
Mayor Mark Storm Update – Hurricane Zeta
Hurricane Zeta Prep Update from City of Covington Mayor Mark Johnson. Sign up for email updates at www.covla.com Covington’s own meteorologist Michael Efferson offers
Emergency Operations Update: St. Tammany Parish Government Prepares for Hurricane Zeta
St. Tammany Parish President, Mike Cooper, his administration and emergency operations personnel continue to monitor, and prepare for, any anticipated impacts of Hurricane Zeta as it moves toward the Gulf of Mexico.
Pic of the Week
This week’s pic: Morning Glory Submit your photo for “Pic of the Week” by emailing [email protected], posting on our Facebook page #picoftheweek, or on
New Covington Concert Band – First Meeting November 2nd
The City of Covington is partnering with local musicians to form the Covington Concert Band, a new concept to create another outlet for local
Nov 3 Voting Information for St. Tammany Parish – Early Voting Happening Now
The following information is from the St. Tammany Parish Registrar of Voters. Visit www.stprov.org or the Louisiana Secretary of State Office at www.sos.la.gov for
Farmer’s Market Recipe: Crowder Peas & Duck Cassoulet
Usually I share quick and easy recipes with you, designed to whip up in under an hour. This is not one of those recipes.
Local History: Major Fires in Covington 1898-1920
In the early years of the 20th century, the city scape of Covington underwent significant changes because of fires raging through the downtown area. Four fires between 1898 and 1911 changed the character of Covington’s central business district.
Pic of the Week
This week’s pic: Goldenrod on Florida Street Submit your photo for “Pic of the Week” by emailing [email protected], posting on our Facebook page #picoftheweek,
Farmers Market Recipe: Eggplant Pesto Pasta Autunno
Primavera may mean springtime, but the concept remains the same into fall. For a seasonal variation, we’ll call it Pasta Autunno.