Santa made an early delivery this week at two area nursing homes with a little help from District Attorney Warren Montgomery’s Office. As part
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Statement From District Attorney Warren Montgomery Opposing Proposition 5
I oppose Proposition 5 on the Nov. 21st ballot because it is not in the best interests of the people of St. Tammany Parish.
Early Voting for Runoff Underway
Early Voting for the Runoff continues through November 14, Election Day is November 21. Very seldom does CW make straight political endorsements, but in
Voter Apathy? Princeton Found That the Elected Don’t Care What We Think Anyway
by Timothy Achan Gates, Covington Weekly Correspondent Considering the importance of the issues in the October election, St. Tammany experienced a rather low voter
Why The Race For Parish President Is About So Much More Than Fracking
by Timothy Achan Gates, Correspondent Faimon A. Roberts III of The Advocate writes that fracking is the lead issue in the St. Tammany Parish
City Hosts First Responder’s Plaque Ceremony This Thursday
The City of Covington invites the public to attend a First Responder’s Plaque Ceremony to take place Thursday, September 3, 2015 at 10 a.m.
Welcome to the Resiliency Games by Timothy Gates, CW Correspondent
Did you know that the Federal Government made a game out of Natural Disaster Recovery and Preparation? You should, because you are a player.
Art Association Partners with Service Bureau in Chef Soiree 2016 Poster Selection
For the first year ever, the Youth Service Bureau, in partnership with the St. Tammany Art Association, will select the artist for the 2016
Air Monitoring System Grossly Insufficient by Timothy Achan Gates, CW Correspondent
Representatives of the Parish inspected the Helis Oil & Gas well site recently, finding that only permitted work was being done as air monitoring equipment
Continuing Adventures of Tammany J. Frog by Timothy Achan Gates, Correspondent
“History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes.” This saying is attributed to the infamous lower mid-western writer, Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens). While there
Parish Holds Meetings for Public Opinion on Blueways Project
St. Tammany Parish residents are invited to take part in a community discussion on July 13th in the Covington Council Chambers and on July
St. Tammany Humane Society Announces Upcoming Duck Derby on the Bogue Falaya
On July 18th, 5000 Rubber Derby Ducks will be released into the wild as they race down the Bogue Falaya River within Covington’s Bogue
Helping Hands St. Tammany – Bringing the Community Together
Founded on Facebook at the beginning of 2015, Helping Hands flourished throughout St. Tammany, growing in support and reputation. Helping Hands empowers the community
The Obfuscation Of Economic Development by Timothy Achan Gates, Correspondent
The process of economic development in St. Tammany Parish is an intricate web consisting of subdivisions of the state upon subdivisions of the state
Preserve St. Tammany Hosts Town Hall Meeting in Abita
The Preserve St. Tammany Initiative, (sponsored by Tammany Together, a 501c3 nonprofit), is an organized, citizen-led grassroots coalition of individuals and groups working together
Open House Public Meeting Seeks Comments Regarding Collins Blvd Expansion
The City of Covington will host an Open House Public Meeting regarding the 190/Collins Boulevard Widening project on Thursday, June 11, 2015 from 4
Jumpin’ into Summer Annual Free Children’s Event at the Covington Trailhead Saturday
The City of Covington is hosting a children’s event at the Covington Trailhead on Saturday, May 16 from 10 a.m. till noon, “Jumpin’ Into
Road/Lane Closure on US 190 – Caution and Alternative Routes Urged
There will be a lane closure of the westbound lane of US 190 between Milepost 244.51 (North End of Bogue Falaya Overpass) and Milepost
Court Decisions Reject Local Authority In Fracking Lawsuits
Decisions from the 22nd and 19th Judicial Districts dismissed separate lawsuits from The Town of Abita Springs and St. Tammany Parish related to Hydraulic