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Northshore Food Bank Shares Impacts from 2020 Pandemic

March 9, 2021March 9, 2021

Last week, Northshore Food Bank shared some of the impacts the COVID-19 pandemic had on the organization and the community.

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Local History

Local History: African Americans in Covington by Dr. Eva Baham

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021

“African Americans in Covington” is a collection of stories, memories and photographs covering the history, lives and triumphs of Covington’s African American community. Written by by Dr. Eva Semien Baham with forward by Rev. Mallery Callahan…

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Local Events

Covington Porch Fest – Free Live Music this Saturday

December 9, 2020December 9, 2020

On Saturday December 12th from 2 – 5 pm, the Covington Business Association presents the Covington Porch Fest, live music by local artists at various locations around downtown Covington. Bring your chairs and picnic blankets for this free event benefiting the Northshore Food Bank!

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Local Events Shop Local

Louisiana Shop Local Artists Week – December 6 – 12, 2020

December 3, 2020December 3, 2020

All around the nation, artists of all genres, arts organizations and cultural economy businesses are planning celebrations of the arts and the professionals whose talents create the rich cultural fabric of our state.

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Local History

Local History: Covington in the 1940s and 1950s by Phil Pfeffer

November 24, 2020December 4, 2020

The memories of day-to-day life in Covington in the 1940’s and 1950’s were written down by Phil Pfeffer, a graduate of Covington High School in 1958. Here is what he shared about those times from 70 years ago.

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Non Profit Spotlight

How to Host a Food Drive for Northshore Food Bank

November 18, 2020November 18, 2020

Each year, the Northshore Food Bank distributes over 1 million pounds of food to the residents of St. Tammany and Washington parishes. This year the Food Bank saw an increase of more than 110% in the number of individuals and families they serve due to COVID.

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Local Events Non Profit Spotlight

Local Beer & Bites Crawl Supports Covington Boys & Girls Club – Tickets SOLD OUT

November 11, 2020November 11, 2020

Tickets are SOLD OUT for the inaugural Beer & Bites Stroll! If you didn’t get a chance to get them, you can still donate to the Covington Boys & Girls Club or learn how you can volunteer here.

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Local News Non Profit Spotlight

Donation Opportunities for the Covington Community

November 4, 2020November 6, 2020

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.

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Local News

New Covington Concert Band – First Meeting November 2nd

October 21, 2020October 21, 2020

The City of Covington is partnering with local musicians to form the Covington Concert Band, a new concept to create another outlet for local

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Non Profit Spotlight

Non-Profit Spotlight: Boys & Girls Club Continues Community Aid Programs

July 16, 2020July 16, 2020

Since 1965, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Louisiana has been a leading provider of both after-school and summer enrichment programs focused on

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Opinion

Broken Trust by Nick Tranchina

September 5, 2019September 5, 2019

We as a community want to trust our leaders and believe they have our best interest in mind and will do the right thing when no one is looking. That is really a simple expectation and not far fetched – Right?

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General Local Events Local News

West 30’s Task Force Public Meeting

January 25, 2018January 25, 2018

The West 30’s Task Force Community Meeting takes place this Thursday, January 25, 2018 from 6 p.m. To 8 p.m. At the Harrison Curriculum

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General Local News

CPD Delivers Meals for the New Year

January 5, 2018

The Covington Police Department started off 2018 doing what they do best, helping one of the Covington Churches deliver meals to those a little

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Featured Posts Opinion

Local Bias

January 23, 2017January 23, 2017

By Beverly Hobbs Shea There really is a lot to be said for living in a small community.  True, there can be various challenges

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Non Profit Spotlight

STHS: Laying the Foundation for a No-Kill St. Tammany

November 17, 2016November 17, 2016

The St. Tammany Humane Society serves St. Tammany Parish as the only non-profit, non-governmental animal sheltering and welfare organization for more than 55 years. 

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Local News

Back to School Reminder From Chief Lentz

August 4, 2016

Summer is now halfway through and area schools are preparing to resume.  In anticipation of the extra traffic during school zone times, Chief Lentz

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FD12 Donates to CCST for Flood Relief Efforts

April 28, 2016April 28, 2016

The St. Tammany Parish Fire District 12 / Fire Fighters Association – Local 4800 gave a donation to Concerned Citizens of St. Tammany for

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Esther Festival takes place at Bogue Falaya Park on Saturday, November 7, 2015

October 28, 2015October 29, 2015

A Message From Token of Love You are cordially invited to the 1st Annual Esther Festival, to be held November 7, 2015, in Bogue Falaya Park

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STAA Presents ‘Divergent Views’ Lecture with Mary Monk and Carol Hallock

September 24, 2015

Join the St. Tammany Art Association for a dual lecture by Carol Hallock and Mary Monk. Two great painting friends, who both work from

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Junior League of Greater Covington Hosts Open House This Thursday

July 29, 2015July 29, 2015

The Junior League of Greater Covington is hosting an open house for prospective members on Thursday, July 30 at 6:30pm at 529 North Columbia

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