Introducing our new Local History segment provided by local historical writer Ron Barthet. View his blog Tammany Family here. Here is the history as
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Northshore Food Bank Plays An Essential Role in Fighting Hunger During COVID-19
Northshore Food Bank is open for operation and here to serve both our regular recipients and anyone who might find themselves in need of
Election Day This Saturday July 11th
The Presidential Preference Primary and Municipal Primary Election is this Saturday, July 11th, 2020. Voting hours are from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm at
Election Day Info – Early Voting Through July 4th
Early voting for the July 11th, 2020 Presidential Preference Primary and Municipal Primary Election is happening now through July 4th. Voting hours are from
St. Tammany Parish Government Enters Phase One Reopening
From St. Tammany Parish Government: St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper signed an Executive Order, to reopen St. Tammany Parish and St. Tammany Parish
Covington and St. Tammany Parish Information and Resources: April 2020
Covington Updates & Information Effective Wednesday, March 18, 2020 Mayor Mark has declared a state of emergency in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. This
Broken Trust by Nick Tranchina
We as a community want to trust our leaders and believe they have our best interest in mind and will do the right thing when no one is looking. That is really a simple expectation and not far fetched – Right?
Eric Lowe Announces Candidacy for STPC Dist. 6
I am announcing my candidacy for the Sixth District of the St. Tammany Parish Council. I am a resident of St. Tammany Parish since
Whatever Happened to the Kids on the Milk Carton? Human Trafficking as an Institutional Problem – Opinion
The main issue with uncovering trafficking operations is that in many cases, it is discovered that people in official positions are helping to facilitate the operations.
Back to School for St. Tammany, Child Safety Seat Law Changes
Is Your Child At Risk? Free Child Safety Seat Assistance is Available in Covington at several different locations! (Call for Appointment)
St. Tammany Fire District 13 (985-898-4913), Covington Police Department (985-892-8500)
Jack Strain Arrested For Sex Crimes
“In the Fall of 2017, the Louisiana State Police, FBI, and IRS presented me with evidence that former St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Jack Strain had engaged in sex crimes.”
STP Candidate for Sheriff Files Ethics Complaint Against Incumbent
The parish government is no stranger to skirting ethics laws, as Covington Weekly has reported in the past with legislation written by former Representative Tim Burns exempting parish council members from state ethics laws in place to prevent conflicts of interest.
Karen Champagne Announces Bid For Parish Presidency
Since 2003, I have been a resident of St. Tammany and have become extremely concerned about the growing problems in this parish. High taxes/fees; extreme permitting/licensing; ridiculous traffic congestion; poor drainage; and, high density developments are just some of the ways the current administration has made life in St. Tammany more difficult and expensive for all of us.
Christmas Tree Recycling Information
Christmas trees for the recycling marsh restoration program will be picked up in the city of Covington on Saturday, January 19, 2019 by our contractor Coastal Environmental Services.
Holiday Shopping Tips From STPSO
As we enter the holiday shopping season, Sheriff Randy Smith wants to remind our residents to be safe while they are out searching for
St. Tammany Corp. Seeks Public Input
The St. Tammany Corporation, the economic development organization for St. Tammany, invites public participation in shaping our community’s economic development vision and strategy. A
D.A. Montgomery Urges Consideration, Respect this Political Season
Dear Citizens: The political season is upon us. For that reason, there are political advocates knocking on doors. Sone residents do not like the
Safe Haven Receives $5 Million Grant
Pat Brister, St. Tammany Parish President, announced that St. Tammany Parish Government, and the Safe Haven project, will receive $5,310,000 in grant funding through
Tranchina Announces Run For Sheriff
ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA — Nick Tranchina announced today that he will seek election to the office of St. Tammany Parish Sheriff in 2019.
STPDD Requests Proposals For Strategic Plan
The St. Tammany Parish Development District, a political subdivision of the state of Louisiana, requests proposals for a comprehensive strategic plan. The firm’s plan