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Quotes About New Orleans

February 16, 2021February 16, 2021

On this strange and chilly Mardi Gras day, many of us do “know what it means to miss New Orleans”. Here’s a selection of some of the best famous quotes about the city we love.

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Mardi Paws Tries a New Trick – Virtual Events, Doghouse Floats & More

January 19, 2021January 19, 2021

In response to those who are begging for a safe way to celebrate this unusual Carnival season, Mardi Paws is hosting its first-ever Dog House Float contest.

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Benny Grunch & the Bunch with Candlelight Caroling at the Covington Trailhead

December 7, 2020December 9, 2020

Come join in the holiday spirit with candlelight caroling at the Covington Trailhead on Wednesday, December 9th, 2020. Featuring Benny Grunch and the Bunch performing our favorite festive tunes, this event is free and open to the public.

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Mayor Mark Storm Update – Hurricane Zeta

October 27, 2020October 28, 2020

Hurricane Zeta Prep Update from City of Covington Mayor Mark Johnson. Sign up for email updates at www.covla.com Covington’s own meteorologist Michael Efferson offers

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Flora of Covington

Flora of Covington: the Pecan Tree, a Southern Tradition

October 20, 2020October 20, 2020

Many old and young trees can be spotted in the Covington area, some remnants of the vast pecan groves and orchards that once speckled the South.

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Local History

Covington History: the Train Depot

September 10, 2020September 10, 2020

Covington History segment provided by local historical writer Ron Barthet. View his blog Tammany Family here. Covington’s first train depot was located on N.

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Local History

Covington History: Historical Markers of St. Tammany – Part 1

August 20, 2020August 13, 2020

Covington History segment provided by local historical writer Ron Barthet. This article has been broken up into 4 parts for ease of reading. View

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Covington History: Highlights of History by H.A. Mackie

August 13, 2020August 6, 2020

Covington History segment provided by local historical writer Ron Barthet. View his blog Tammany Family here. H. A. Mackie of Covington wrote an interesting

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Non Profit Spotlight

Non-Profit Spotlight: Boys & Girls Club Continues Community Aid Programs

July 16, 2020July 16, 2020

Since 1965, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Louisiana has been a leading provider of both after-school and summer enrichment programs focused on

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Alliance For Good Government Rescinds Drucker Endorsement

February 14, 2019February 14, 2019

NEW ORLEANS- In a letter sent to Sharon Lo Drucker this week, the Alliance for Good Government announces the endorsement given to Drucker for

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General Local News

Waste Management Ready For 2018 Hurricane Season

May 31, 2018May 31, 2018

Company Provides Valuable Tips for Louisiana Residents to Include in Annual Planning  Baton Rouge, LA – May 25, 2018 – It’s the type of

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A Saint For New Orleans

May 17, 2018

by Lindsay Reed Nine parishes in Louisiana have the distinction of being named after saints. The last time I had the pleasure of visiting

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City Leadership Receives Crimestoppers Award

March 22, 2018

Congratulations to Mayor Cooper and Chief Tim Lentz, who accepted the Crimestoppers Award of Excellence for their work on Operation Angel. Chief Lentz describes

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A Celtic Cross From Ireland In New Orleans

November 9, 2017

Twenty seven years ago, a Celtic Cross cut of marble from County Kilkenny, Ireland, was dedicated to the immigrant Irish workers who dug New

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General Opinion

Human Trafficking in the United States

June 29, 2017

According to the U.S. Justice Department, 14,500 to 17,500 people are trafficked into the country every year. The 2016 Global Slavery Index estimates that

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The Double Life: A Survivor’s Guide To Transcend Success and Tragedy

February 2, 2017

From humble beginnings in Arkansas during the Depression era and exotic Morocco of his teen years to Oxford University as a young scholar and

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Real Estate Professional Beverly Hobbs Shea of Real Estate Resource Group, LLC

June 8, 2016August 1, 2016

Bev Hobbs Shea is a real estate professional specializing in properties for residential and light commercial real estate in the New Orleans and Northshore

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Final Rockin’ the Rails of October 2015 This Thursday

October 28, 2015October 28, 2015

Concert Features The Johnny Sansone Band With Special Guest Big Chief Monk Boudreaux From New Orleans to the world Johnny is known for his

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Save The Date for COPA’s Friday Night Music Club with the Masakowskis

October 1, 2015October 1, 2015

On October 9th, Friday Night Music Club will welcome Sasha & Steve Masakowski.  Sasha Masakowski was born into a family of musicians in New

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Rockin’ the Rails Kicks Off This Thursday, October 1 With New Suit

October 1, 2015October 1, 2015

The fall 2015 series of Rockin’ the Rails begins this week with New Suit, a New Orleans based musical group specializing in ’60-70’s “old-school”

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