COVINGTON- As the St. Tammany Parish Library prepares for upcoming fall programming, patrons can expect the hybrid model of in-person outdoor programming and virtual
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STPL Storytime at the Covington Trailhead
On Tuesday, June 1, 2021, the St. Tammany Parish Library introduced Storytime at the Covington Trailhead! Join your favorite librarian as they interact with
STPG Announces Rental Assistance Program
The St. Tammany Rental Assistance Program (STRAP) which will utilize $7.7 million in CARES Act funding from the Department of Treasury, is fully underway.
Local History: St. Tammany Ice & Manufacturing Company
Back in the days when everyone had “ice boxes” instead of refrigerators, it meant you had to have a steady supply of ice delivered to your door. Since ice doesn’t keep well in the summer, it meant there had to be an ice house in every town, and to make ice, it helped to have electricity
National Library Week
The St. Tammany Parish Library will join libraries across the country to celebrate National Library Week Monday, April 5, through Saturday, April 10! The
NHS Adoptable Pet of the Week
CC is the longest resident pup at Northshore Humane Society and has been looking for a second chance for over one year! CC is a three-year-old large breed mix with a beautiful caramel coat and an awesome energy to match!
STPG Covid Update
Bars in St. Tammany May now Operate at 50% Capacity as Percent Positivity Rate Drops St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper announced that effective
This Week at the Farmers Market by Charlene LeJeune
Happy Tuesday, sweet friends! Our Wednesday vendors will not be at the market tomorrow due to the severe weather forecasted. We’ll be pleased to serve you next week.
NHS Adoptable Pet of the Week
Luca was found homeless in Covington by a kind individual who brought him to Northshore Humane Society. This beautiful, 1.5-year-old large breed mix is both playful and polite.
Local History: Historical Markers of St. Tammany – Part 4
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.
This Week at the Farmers Market by Charlene LeJeune
What a lovely St Paddy’s Day we’ll have! Gorgeous skies, great music and delicious meals. Of course, you’ll want your eggs, and the Double K hens are ready to serve.
STAA Schedules ‘Spring for Art’ For April 10, Opening to Feature New Works by Paulo Dufour
The St. Tammany Art Association’s annual “Spring for Art” festival is set for Saturday, April 10 and will feature the new work of nationally-known local artist Paulo Dufour.
St. Paddy’s Free Concert at the River Postponed to Thursday, March 18th
Due to the predicted rain on Wednesday, the free Chillin’ at the River concert has been postponed to Thursday, March 18th, 2021. Same time
City of Covington Cyber Attack Update
The Louisiana National Guard Cyber Restoration Unit worked continuously over the weekend with City Information Technology (IT) personnel. There remains no timeline for system functionality.
YSB Crossroads & The Louisiana Bar Foundation: Tackling Juvenile Delinquency Together
Helping non-violent juvenile offenders turn their lives around is one of Youth Service Bureau’s main missions. YSB carries out this important work through Crossroads, our juvenile delinquency intervention program.
Parish President Mike Cooper Reflects on the One-Year Anniversary of COVID-19 Impacting St. Tammany
From St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper: “One year ago, St. Tammany, like much of the rest of the world, was faced with the reality of COVID-19…”
NHS Adoptable Pet of the Week
This fun-loving, 2.5-year-old boy was found homeless in Abita and has been searching for his second chance at Northshore Humane Society for almost six months now.
Pic of the Week
This week’s pic “Courthouse” was submitted by Cici Photography Submit your photo for “Pic of the Week” by emailing covweekly@gmail.com, posting on our Facebook
Local History: The First Theaters In West St. Tammany
Plays and performances have always been a part of the west St. Tammany scene, with productions put on at the park pavilion and even in tents on vacant lots. According to a historical plaque in downtown Covington, a “five cent show or electric theater was well patronized” as early as July of 1907…
St. Tammany Parish Government Buildings Will Open to the Public Under New Phase III Guidelines
St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper announced that St. Tammany Parish Government buildings will officially reopen to the public Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at 8 a.m.