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Pic of the Week
Pic of the Week

Pic of the Week

This week’s pic: Goldenrod on Florida Street Submit your photo for “Pic of the Week” by emailing covweekly@gmail.com, posting on our Facebook page #picoftheweek,

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Local History: The Division of St. John Becomes a Historic District
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Local History: The Division of St. John Becomes a Historic District

In 1982, the City of Covington filed an application with the National Registry of Historic Places asking that the “Division of St. John,” Covington’s historic downtown area, be placed on the national register. It was granted that status in December of 1982.

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Pic of the Week
Pic of the Week

Pic of the Week

This week’s pic was submitted by Danny Burke. Submit your photo for “Pic of the Week” by emailing covweekly@gmail.com, posting on our Facebook page

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Mayor Mark Update on Increased and/or Incorrect Water Bill – City of Covington
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Mayor Mark Update on Increased and/or Incorrect Water Bill – City of Covington

City of Covington Mayor Mark Johnson shares in an email update information concerning the water bill increase and recent glitches in the billing cycle.

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Pic of the Week
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Pic of the Week

This week’s pic “Fall” was submitted by Cici Photography. Submit your photo for “Pic of the Week” by emailing covweekly@gmail.com, posting on our Facebook

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Local History: Abadie Family Recognized In Naming Street
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Local History: Abadie Family Recognized In Naming Street

Covington History segment provided by local historical writer Ron Barthet. View his blog Tammany Family here. Early in 1992 the City of Covington renamed

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Covington History: the Train Depot
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Covington History: the Train Depot

Covington History segment provided by local historical writer Ron Barthet. View his blog Tammany Family here. Covington’s first train depot was located on N.

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Covington History: Alexius Brothers Hardware
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Covington History: Alexius Brothers Hardware

Covington History segment provided by local historical writer Ron Barthet. View Ron’s blog Tammany Family here. The Alexius Brothers Hardware store was located on

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Pic of the Week
Pic of the Week

Pic of the Week

This week’s pic “Buzz at the Covington Trailhead” was submitted by Covington Weekly. Submit your photo for “Pic of the Week” by emailing covweekly@gmail.com,

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Pic of the Week
Pic of the Week

Pic of the Week

Can you guess where this week’s photo was taken? This week’s pic “Somewhere in downtown Covington” was submitted by Cici Photography. Submit your photo

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Covington History: The History of the Star Theater
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Covington History: The History of the Star Theater

Covington History segment provided by local historical writer Ron Barthet. View his blog Tammany Family here. The Star Theater in Covington is legendary in

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Covington History: 1988 Historical Walking Tour
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Covington History: 1988 Historical Walking Tour

Covington History segment provided by local historical writer Ron Barthet. View his blog Tammany Family here. The City of Covington compiled a list of

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CPD Firework Ordinance & Safety Tips
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CPD Firework Ordinance & Safety Tips

The following is an update from the Covington Police Department. Follow Covington Police Department (Covington, LA) for more updates. Two years ago the City

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Healthy Living Local News Non Profit Spotlight

KCB Announces Annual River Sweep on the Bogue Falaya – September 19th

Keep Covington Beautiful is sponsoring its annual Bogue Falaya River Sweep, a litter clean-up on the Bogue Falaya River, on Saturday, September 19th. KCB

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Shop Local

Live Music In Downtown Covington This Weekend

Friday night, join The Green Room as they host the Josh Foreman and David Earl Duo! Josh has several local projects including Righteous Wolf,

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Photo of the Week: “Covington Block Party”
Pic of the Week

Photo of the Week: “Covington Block Party”

Submit your photo to covweekly@media9productions.com for a chance to have it featured in our “Photo of the Week”. Preference will be given to photos

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Healthy Living Shop Local

Natural Movement Solutions – ELDOA in Downtown Covington

No class like ELDOA! A must for every human being!! The best way to explain this form of exercise is an all in one,

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Local News

City of Covington – Downtown Traffic Study Underway

Seeking ways to improve traffic flow and safety in the historic CBD, Covington Mayor Mike Cooper requested the Regional Planning Commission last year to

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General Local News Opinion

Local Volunteers Host Fracking 101 – Educating the Public on Hydraulic Fracturing

Since late April or early May, one could say that “frack” has become a four-letter word in St. Tammany. Of course, it actually has

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Covington Business Association Meeting November 5th at Seiler Bar
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Covington Business Association Meeting November 5th at Seiler Bar

This month’s Covington Business Association (CBA) meeting will be tonight, November 5th at Seiler Bar, 434 N. Columbia Street in downtown Covington. Meet and greet starts

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