This week’s pic “Early Morning Covington” was submitted by Councilman John Botsford Submit your photo for “Pic of the Week” by emailing covweekly@gmail.com, posting
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This week’s pic “Trailhead Sunset” was submitted by Katie Ostarly Photography Submit your photo for “Pic of the Week” by emailing covweekly@gmail.com, posting on
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This week’s pic “Market at the Covington Trailhead” was submitted by Cici Photography Submit your photo for “Pic of the Week” by emailing covweekly@gmail.com,
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Fun side note, the plant in the bottom of the frame (peperomia) was purchased from Violeta’s Floral & Plant Shop here in Covington. Indoor plants add so much to your home!
Local History: 1st Avenue Park, Now Known As “Nose”
Down at the end of Jahncke Avenue in Covington, just before it turns into Old Landing Road, is a roadside park with some extra special features.
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This week’s pic “Picture Perfect” was submitted by Erin Badeaux Submit your photo for “Pic of the Week” by emailing covweekly@gmail.com, posting on our
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This week’s pic of the Covington Watertower was submitted by Kelly Short Submit your photo for “Pic of the Week” by emailing covweekly@gmail.com, posting
Farmers’ Market Recipe: Crowder Peas & Stewed Greens for a Local New Years Tradition
For many of us here in the South, New Years day would be incomplete without the compliments of black-eyed peas and greens. This tradition is said to bring prosperity and good luck into the new year.
Local History: Bogue Falaya Wayside Park
Bogue Falaya Park in Covington was a happening place in the beginning of the 20th Century. There were all kinds of dances, plays and general get-togethers in the park.
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This week’s pic ‘Old Covington Oak’ was submitted by Renee Cutrer James Submit your photo for “Pic of the Week” by emailing covweekly@gmail.com, posting
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This week’s pic ‘Blooming in December’ was submitted by Cathy Safford Submit your photo for “Pic of the Week” by emailing covweekly@gmail.com, posting on
Local History: the Covington Heart Pine Knot House
It is the 100-year-old pine knot sanctuary-haven that sits just off the highway on the old Warner home property in west Covington. The shed, about 16 feet by 16 feet, features walls of intertwined heart pine knots, a tin roof, and a dirt floor, with gates leading out of the front and back…
Give the Gift of Hope – Donate to Children’s Advocacy Center Hope House
The COVID-19 crisis has only amplified our national and local child abuse epidemic. As a united community, we can heal those emotional wounds, get justice for children, and restore faith in families, communities, and institutions.
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This week’s pic ‘H.J.’s Lantern’ was submitted by Cici Photography Submit your photo for “Pic of the Week” by emailing covweekly@gmail.com, posting on our
St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper Announces Decision on 2021 Mardi Gras Parades
St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper announced today that 2021 Mardi Gras Parades will not roll in St. Tammany.
Local History: a Tribute to Postcards
Many of the historical photographs from 100 or so years ago we have today only because they were printed on postcards. Through the wonder of that new-fangled gadget, the camera (and the fascination that came with it) people suddenly felt in love with photographs of just about anything and everything in day-to-day life.
St. Tammany Parish Library Modifies Hours Due To Return To Phase Two
The St. Tammany Parish Library’s Causeway, Covington, Madisonville, Mandeville, Slidell and South Slidell Branches will open with adjusted hours while continuing to offer curbside service from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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This week’s pic ‘Be Heard, Peace’ was submitted by Cici Photography Submit your photo for “Pic of the Week” by emailing covweekly@gmail.com, posting on
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This week’s pic ‘Fall Roots’ was submitted by Cici Photography Submit your photo for “Pic of the Week” by emailing covweekly@gmail.com, posting on our
Local History: Covington in the 1940s and 1950s by Phil Pfeffer
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.