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.
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NAMI St. Tammany Collects Gifts for Psychiatric Hospitals
While Christmas is embraced as one of the happiest holidays of the year, hundreds of St. Tammany Parish residents will spend their Christmas holiday at in-patient psychiatric facilities, away from the warmth of family and friends. You can be a Christmas Angel this year through your contribution to our annual gift-giving campaign.
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.
Why Shop Local? A Message from Covington Weekly
Our goal with Covington Weekly is to promote the local goods and services we have available to us in this area. We believe that a strong sustainable infrastructure is built on a community that supports itself through supporting its businesses, producers and farms.
Pic of the Week
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
A Message From the Parish President: COVID Update
I want to wish all of you a safe and Happy Thanksgiving. As I said in my statement early last week, we know these holidays are going to be different due to COVID-19. Based on the Governor’s announcement yesterday of a move to a modified Phase 2, we now have some idea of just how different.
Pic of the Week
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.
Pic of the Week
This week’s pic ‘A Fall Walk on River Road’ was submitted by Cici Photography Submit your photo for “Pic of the Week” by emailing
How to Host a Food Drive for Northshore Food Bank
Each year, the Northshore Food Bank distributes over 1 million pounds of food to the residents of St. Tammany and Washington parishes. This year the Food Bank saw an increase of more than 110% in the number of individuals and families they serve due to COVID.
Thanksgiving Donations at Northshore Humane Society
For the price of a movie ticket, $13.90, you can provide food to an animal in need for an entire month. Together we can make Thanksgiving Day special for a homeless dog or cat. Your special gift will give an innocent animal the second chance and loving family they have always deserved.
Covington Police Department’s Caroline Darby Christmas Wish Toy Giveaway Update
Due to COVID-19, The Caroline Darby Christmas Wish Toy Giveaway will be implementing a safety plan this year to ensure all attendees and volunteers stay safe. Although we are implementing a safety plan, we will continue to do our best in making the children of our community smile a little bigger this Holiday Season.
Local History: Covington Downtown Flashbacks – 1980’s & 1990’s
Here are some pictures of downtown Covington and its stores from 30 or so years ago, in the 1980’s and 1990’s.
COVID Update – Statement from St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper
From St. Tammany Parish Government: St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper (11/16/2020): “I want to wish every citizen of St. Tammany a safe and
Find your Fur-ever Feline at the St. Tammany Parish Animal Shelter
During the month of November, take home a cat six months or older for FREE from the St. Tammany Parish Animal Shelter. Kittens, or cats under the age of six months, are now $25. The cats are spayed or neutered, microchipped and vaccinated.
Pic of the Week
This week’s pic ‘A Covington boat launch off Fourth Avenue’ was submitted by Carla Stich Skinner Submit your photo for “Pic of the Week”
St. Tammany Parish Launches Public Involvement for New Directions 2040
St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper announced the first round of public involvement opportunities for New Directions 2040 — the update to the Parish’s Comprehensive Plan. These events will introduce the initiative, explain the role of the Comprehensive Plan in decision-making on land use and infrastructure, and show how residents, businesses, and other stakeholders can participate.
St. Tammany Parish Government Works to Preserve the Shoreline at the Tchefuncte River Lighthouse
St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper announced that the Tchefuncte River Lighthouse Habitat Restoration and Shoreline Protection Project for Educational Outreach will go forward with funding from the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA).
Local History: Historical Markers of St. Tammany – Part 3
According to the Historical Marker Project website, there are 45 historical markers in St. Tammany Parish. They share a variety of historical highlights across the area, giving us an idea of the people and places that contributed to early St. Tammany. Here is their list, with links to the individual pages to the markers.
Pic of the Week
This week’s pic was submitted by Cici Photography Submit your photo for “Pic of the Week” by emailing covweekly@gmail.com, posting on our Facebook page