Covington History segment provided by local historical writer Ron Barthet. View his blog Tammany Family here. Tung Oil was an extremely important product in
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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
Covington History: Historical Markers of St. Tammany – Part 1
Covington History segment provided by local historical writer Ron Barthet. This article has been broken up into 4 parts for ease of reading. View
New Animated History of Covington at the Trailhead Museum
Mayor Mark Johnson announces a new animated history video now playing daily at the Covington Trailhead Museum. Oxlot’s Whimsical History of Covington, by Wally
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
Quick History CPD Timeline
Covington Police Chief Tim Lentz sent in a historical timeline of the Covington Police Department. 1816 Five trustees to be elected by inhabitants of
A Piece of Covington History at Jewel’s
When you visit Jewel’s Cigar & Briar Shop, you can now sit down and relax in an authentic piece of Covington history. Jewel’s acquired
KCB Celebrates Louisiana Arbor Day with Annual Tree Give-Away
Keep Covington Beautiful will celebrate Louisiana Arbor Day with the annual tree give-away at the Covington Farmers Market on Saturday, January 17, 2014, from
Heritage Bank Celebrates 90th Birthday With Month Long Events: Kicks Off With “Art of the Home”
Join Heritage Bank at the Covington Farmer’s Market during the month of October. They will have great give-a-ways to promote all the events hosted
Covington Heritage Foundation To Host Genealogical and Historical Discussion
The Covington Heritage Foundation Board announces that Harold Covington will be at the Covington Trailhead Museum on Wednesday, September 3 at 11 a.m. Mr.
“Rainbows On My Ceiling” By Patricia Clanton: A Book Of Poetry
Local Author & Covington Figure Releases New Book Of Poetry Mrs. Clanton’s collection of poems has something in it for everyone, ranging from whimsical
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Valentine’s Day, observed on February 14, began as a liturgical celebration of one or more Christian saints named Velentinus. The holiday became associated with
Mayor Cooper Announces Covington Heritage Foundation
“It is with tremendous enthusiasm and support that I introduce the Covington Heritage Foundation (CHF), pioneered by persevering members of Covington’s former Bicentennial Committee
Covington Three Rivers Festival Poster Art Revealed: Covington Weekly Gets Special Mention
The poster art for the 2013 Three Rivers Art Festival was created by talented local artist Jamie Owens of TJ Owens Jr. Art. Jamie
Get Ready to Fire Up That Grill for Labor Day!
Labor Day is this Monday, September 2nd (the first Monday in September), and it celebrates the economic and social contributions of workers. Thirty
Open Registration for Four on the Fourth: 14th Annual Race Will Kick Off Bicentennial Celebrations
Registration is officially open for the 14th Annual Four on the 4th Race, which will take place at 7:30 am on July 4th. It
Flag Day USA: 236 Years & Counting
Flag Day is celebrated on June 14th in the United States, commemorating the adoption of our flag in 1777 on that day, by resolution
Bringing Up Father: Jiggs & Maggie at History Antiques & Interiors
Jiggs and Maggie are the two main characters in the American comic strip “Bringing Up Father”, created by cartoonist George McManus. The strip ran
The Most Familiar Song – to which nobody knows the words
“Auld Lang Syne” became an instant New Years standard when Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians played it New Years Eve of 1929, broadcasting
The History of the Wreath
The art of making wreaths is both ancient and symbolic, dating back to the times of Greece and Rome. The people of the Greco-Roman