A common sight at dusk, bats are the only mammal capable of true flight. Their order, Chiroptera, is the second largest order of mammals after rodents, comprising about 20% of all classified mammal species worldwide. There are over 1,400 species of bats in the world – 45 are native to the United States, 11 can be spotted in Louisiana.
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City of Covington Has New, Easier-to-Use Website
The City of Covington announces their recently updated website, www.covla.com, is fully operational and user-friendly. The website has information on City Council, departments, things
New Leadership Brings New Vision at The St. Tammany Parish Department of Animal Services
From St. Tammany Parish Government: During the first month of her tenure at the St. Tammany Parish Animal Shelter, Beth Brewster has implemented change,
Innovative Floodgate Design Installed in St. Tammany – First of its Kind in the State in a Residential Area
St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper announced today, the completion of the installation of a FloodBreak Automatic Floodgate Mitigation System — in the Fox
CPD Update: City Court in Session Monday, Special Procedures
From the Covington Police Department: The Covington Police Department would like to inform the citizens of Covington that our City Court will be in
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
Christ Episcopal School Student Achieves Top ACT Score
Congratulations Ben Sterling! From Christ Episcopal School: Christ Episcopal School senior Ben Sterling has earned the highest possible ACT composite score of 36. Fewer
Luther Kent This Thursday – Rockin’ the Rails October 2012
Luther Kent is a New Orleans blues singer known for his big soulful voice and his big horn-based group Luther Kent & Trick Bag