St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper has changed the way district infrastructure projects are initiated in St. Tammany through bundling district road projects in close proximity to save money.
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This Week at the Farmers Market by Charlene LeJeune
Whatta change from last week, friends! I can feel my toes again! Kandy is back and bringing her extra special salads with her! Jasmine tea, too!
Upcoming Public Meetings in March, 2021 – City of Covington
Upcoming City of Covington public meetings for the month of March, 2021, including Covington Comprehensive Plan 2030 meeting.
Friends of the Library Hosts Book Sale This Saturday
Stop by this Saturday February 27th from 9 am – 4 pm for the Friends of the Library Book Sale!
NHS Adoptable Pet of the Week
Venus and her three pups (Jupiter, Pluto and Mars) were part of a larger group of animals transferred to Northshore Humane Society from a municipal shelter who was out of space and out of time.
Parish Urges Electricity Conservation During Winter Weather Event
MISO has declared a Maximum Generation Emergency Event due to forced generation outages and below normal temperatures. The entire State of Louisiana and every electric utility company’s consumers are being asked to curtail electricity usage to relieve the demand.
Covington Comprehensive Plan 2030 Web-Meeting Monday February 22nd
Covington Comprehensive Plan 2030 meetings continue with a Steering Committee & Stakeholders webinar on Monday, February 22nd, 2021. This meeting is open to the public, register in advance here.
Sign Up Today for Zumba w/ the Mayor this Sunday
Registration is open for Zumba with the Mayor, an up-beat and interactive multi-generational exercise dance class. This free class is open to all levels of experience and abilities – it’s about moving and having fun.
This Week at the Farmers Market by Charlene LeJeune
Happy Mardi Gras, friends! The weather may be a bit nippy today (I think I had a snow flurry or two at my house) but a burst pipe at the Trailhead has unfortunately CLOSED the market for this Wednesday.
Rescues from Alleged Dogfighting Ring in Need of Foster at Northshore Humane
On Friday, February 12th the pitbulls confiscated from an alleged dogfighting ring in Hammond were transported to no-kill animal rescue, Northshore Humane Society, for a second chance after living chained or secured to trees in a backyard for years.
Dropping Temperatures Trigger Cold Weather Preparations
With predictions from the National Weather Service of sustained freezing temperatures early next week, St. Tammany Parish Government has instituted its severe cold weather protocol.
Parish President Mike Cooper Calls on Citizens to Continue Prevention Practices Through the Mardi Gras Holiday
As we head into the Mardi Gras holiday weekend, St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper is relying on each and every St. Tammany resident to take personal responsibility, and heed the advice of medical professionals to continue to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Brooks’ Bike Shop Hosts Mardi Gras House Float Bicycle Parade Saturday
Join Brooks’ Bike Shop and the Covington Bicycle Club for a Mardi Gras Bicycle Parade this Saturday, February 13th, 2021. Tour local homes and businesses in the Rollin’ on the Three Rivers House Float Parade on your bicycle – or rent one from Brooks’!
Covington Weekly Introduces New Historic Walking Tour
Covington Weekly is excited to introduce the new Historic Walking Tour, a map and guide of historic locations in downtown Covington! Find the map in the latest edition of our Quarterly publication, out now at these fine locations…
This Week at the Farmers Market by Charlene LeJeune
Heck of a Tuesday, friends! Clouds may be gathering, threatening to disturb our Wednesday market but don’t let that deter you. After all, who wouldn’t brave a few drops for a tasty black bean and beet burger from Bhakti Farms?
“Chillin’ at the River” Free Concert Postponed Due to Weather
The City of Covington’s free concert “Chillin’ at the River” that was scheduled for Thursday, February 11th, 2021, has been postponed due to expected bad weather. Stay tuned for updates on a rescheduled date!
COVID Vaccine Eligibility Expanded by Louisiana Department of Health
Louisiana will expand eligibility for COVID-19 vaccines on Monday (Feb. 8), Gov. John Bel Edwards announced in a Thursday press conference, lowering the minimum age from 70 to 65 and adding all first responders, not just those providing healthcare and vaccinations.
Four Unplugged Plays Mardi Gras Themed Free Concert at the Bogue Falaya Park
Next Thursday we will be Chillin’ at the River again, this time for a Mardi Gras themed free concert. On February 11th at 5:15 pm, join the City of Covington at the Bogue Falaya Park for some free live music and socially distanced fun!
Update from Councilman Mark Verret – CPD Update, Sewer & Road Improvements
Largely due to the efforts at increasing police pay, I am pleased to report that we have six new recruits who have undergone training at the Police Academy and three newly hired, experienced officers with updated Field Training…
Brand-New Tammany Trace Signage Offers Enhanced Features for Patrons
Tammany Trace patrons can expect to see new, upgraded signage along the 28-mile Rails-to-Trails conversion within the coming weeks. The signage, made possible with support from the Northshore Homebuilders Charitable Trust, retains features from the previous version, while offering greater detail…