On Thursday, October 1, 2020, the St. Tammany Parish Council introduced two ordinances for adoption of the proposed 2021 Parish Operating Budget, and the proposed 2021 Parish Capital Improvement Budget.
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STP President Mike Cooper Welcomes New Leadership at Parish Animal Shelter
St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper announced the appointment of Beth Brewster as the new Director of Animal Services. Brewster, who has roots in
St. Tammany Parish Government Seeking Candidates for District 13
The St. Tammany Parish Council is now accepting resumes for candidates to fill the vacant position of Council member of St. Tammany Parish Council
City of Covington Named “Safest 70” Places to Work in Louisiana
The Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Corporation named the City of Covington one of the “Safest 70” in the State. The City of Covington accepted the
Covington Man Killed In Tragic Accident Sunday
Shortly after 5:00 pm on Sunday January 25th, Covington Police Officers responded to an accident involving a motorized skateboard in the 300 block of
Covington Recreation Department Announces Basketball Registration
The City of Covington Recreation Department will be accepting registrations for both Boys and Girls Basketball programs (ages 11 – 16), now through Tuesday,
Local Law Enforcement Spreads Holiday Cheer – CPD, STPSO Extend Helping Hands for the Holidays
On Tuesday December 23, the Covington Police Department went throughout the City of Covington handing out 100 dollar bills, thanks to the generous gift
Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office Saves Christmas
Children throughout Washington Parish can sleep soundly tonight. Washington Parish Sheriff Randy Seal has arrested the famed Christmas thief, The Grinch. Grinch, 56, a
Craft Fair at Lee Lane Every Saturday Until Christmas – Holiday Gifts & More
The Lee Lane Craft Fair is in full swing! Come out to enjoy local crafts and collectables, music, art demos and more! This week
Covington Community Connections: Greenways & Blueways National Park Initiative to Begin in 2015
The City of Covington is launching a project to plan a network of sidewalks, paddle and shared-use recreational trails, thanks to being selected by
Covington Police Promote Safety During Holiday – Urge Parents to Check Sex Offender Registry
Chief Tim Lentz is reminding parents to check the sex offender registry before celebrating Halloween this Friday. Louisiana law prohibits sex offenders from wearing
Covington Police Department: A Year In Review – Chief Tim Lentz
One year ago, Mayor Mike Cooper hired Tim Lentz as Police Chief for the City of Covington. Chief Lentz accepted the position with a
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,
Grand Opening Of The Southern Hotel Set For June
The Southern Hotel is set to open June 1st, 2014, the original opening date of the hotel 107 years ago. The building, which was
Keep Covington Beautiful To Participate In “Leaders Against Litter”
Local officials and community leaders are joining Keep Covington Beautiful (KCB) to participate in KLB’s (Keep Louisiana Beautiful) inaugural “Leaders Against Litter” event on
Covington Heritage Foundation In Place For 2014
Since 1982, the City of Covington’s Division of St John, has been recognized as an historic district by the United States Department of Interior
CPD Announces New Uniforms for 2014
Chief Tim Lentz reports that, in keeping with his promise of a new image for the Covington Police Department, part of that change has
CPD Chief Tim Lentz Reports Referee Case Closed
Chief Tim Lentz reports that the investigation and disciplinary action surrounding the events that took place with the arrest of two referees has concluded
Shop Local This Holiday Season
History Antiques & Interiors Is Offering Special Items For The Holidays History Antiques & Interiors is now carrying a lovely new line of candles
Covington Closer to New Chief of Police
The City of Covington now has 14 candidates to choose from for its new Chief. 16 applicants initially responded, but two did not take