For nearly two years, Covington Weekly chronicled the hydraulic fracturing saga in St. Tammany Parish, focusing on the economic development aspect of the issue.
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Tammany West Needs To Re Evaluate Tactics
Editorial by Timothy Achan Gates, CW Correspondent Kevin Chiri wrote in a recent editorial that the perceived battle between St. Tammany Parish Government and
Hydraulic Fracturing Project Shifts Gear Into Drive
Despite the fact that the property in question is not zoned appropriately for such operations, and the fact that the current ruling is under
Voices of St. Tammany Community Events Listing
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5 Reasons Karen Champagne Might Be A Good St. Tammany Parish President
By Timothy Achan Gates, Correspondent Karen Treadway Champagne is challenging Pat Brister for Parish President in this coming October election. Karen is active in
“Totally Awesome” Consumer Advisory by Timothy Gates, CW Correspondent
“Most of the chemicals, if not all, have common household uses.” Charlotte Batson of Batson and Company made this statement in an interview with
Citizen’s Group Calls For Baseline Water Test by Timothy Gates, Correspondent
Voices of St. Tammany, a local citizen’s advocacy group, sent out a press release last week calling for baseline water testing across St. Tammany
Continuing Adventures of Tammany J. Frog by Timothy Achan Gates, Correspondent
“History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes.” This saying is attributed to the infamous lower mid-western writer, Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens). While there
The Obfuscation Of Economic Development by Timothy Achan Gates, Correspondent
The process of economic development in St. Tammany Parish is an intricate web consisting of subdivisions of the state upon subdivisions of the state
Court Decisions Reject Local Authority In Fracking Lawsuits
Decisions from the 22nd and 19th Judicial Districts dismissed separate lawsuits from The Town of Abita Springs and St. Tammany Parish related to Hydraulic
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
Identifying Misinformation & Disinformation: Using Discernment In Determining Accuracy of Information
by Timothy Achan Gates, Covington Weekly Correspondent Recently, the controversial issue of hydraulic fracturing has spawned a public relations campaign to soften the issue.
Permits Pending to Withdraw Water from Scenic Rivers for Use in Fracking
The Sierra Club Louisiana Delta Chapter has generated a letter to be used as a model letter in addressing concerns to Louisiana Wildlife & Fisheries,
The Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund – CCST Engages CELDF, Parish
In the last two weeks, Covington Weekly has outlined the process of economic development in St. Tammany Parish, indicating an undemocratic and self-serving system
Comment Period For Fracking Permit Open Until June 16th
The US Army Corps of Engineers and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality have reopened their public comment period on the permit application by
Meeting For Fracking Awareness Before Block Party
Join Covington Massage & Wellness Centre on Friday before the block party to learn more about hydraulic fracturing and what it could mean for
Comment Period Reopened For LDEQ & USACE
The US Army Corps of Engineers and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality have reopened their public comment period on the permit application by
Educational Meeting At St. John’s Regarding Fracking: Music, Information and Fellowship
Unsure about fracking, or feel that you do not know enough to make an informed decision? A group of Covington citizens have organized this
Covington Mayor Mike Cooper Says St. Tammany Not A Community For Fracking
“Please know that I have been actively seeking input and feedback regarding the fracking proposal by Helis Oil & Gas since it was first
“Fracking” In St. Tammany Parish – Town Hall Meeting With Congressman Scalise
Parish Councilman Jacob Groby organized an informal meeting to gather information about hydraulic fracturing (also coined “fracking”) on Monday May 12th at the Castine