Covington News

How do young people prepare themselves to navigate challenges in the field of visual art? Certainly the amount of time spent developing skills, basic and advanced, indicates willingness and intent.

Covington came up short in its quest to be the cleanest city of its size in Louisiana, finishing fourth in its division in competition judged on May 10.

State Treasurer John Kennedy testifies against the Senate Bill 204, which would authorize the issuance of bonds to finance capital improvements for the Louisiana Community and Technical Colleges System, in front of the House Appropriations Committee on Wednesday, May 22, 2013.

"It's a productive activity for the summer. It engages their participation creatively," said Cindy Pulling, Executive Director of the STAA.

LSU AgCenter Extension Service nutrition agent Karen Marie will be the featured speaker June 1 at the Covington Farmers Market .

Lexi Gideon, enjoys a 2011 roller coaster ride with her sister Kiera. 'Colossal Coaster World' is the theme of a vacation bible school program being held this summer in Covington.

The city of Covington has received a grant of nearly $300,000 to build a walkway that will cover seven blocks and provide a new route for students who walk to Pineview Middle School.

Landon McKenzie and Ed Fitzgerald design a boat at the Kids' Boat Shop operated by the St.

Civic leaders and dignitaries with the St. Tammany Home Builders Association break ground earlier this year on the 2013 Raising the Roof for Charity raffle house.

The new and improved traffic signals on Boston Avenue in downtown Covington have been installed and are fully operational, but some motorists are a bit uneasy by what they see.

The Covington City Council has called a special work session to discuss its sign ordinance, which erupted into controversy earlier this month after a woman complained that placards seeking help in finding her lost dog were removed by the city.

Cutting Edge Productions will hold auditions for Broadway's landmark rock musical "Rent" on May 26 at noon in Slidell.

Alice and the Mad Hatter attend the 2011 Mad Hatter Party benefiting Children's Advocacy Center - Hope House.

"Northlake Performing Arts Society is a group of people who enjoy singing and the magic that music brings to the performer, as well as the listener." Audiences will feel "Glad All Over" as the Northlake Performing Arts Society presents "Come Together," a tribute to the Beatles.

The school year may be quickly coming to an end, but the seniors at Covington High haven't stopped exhibiting their talents - even after they have graduated.

I've had the privilege of living in Mandeville for more than 10 years. Although I graduated from St.

Christina Stewart will be arraigned on a felony aggravated cruelty to animals charge on June 18 in 22nd Judicial District Court in Covington.

A picture is worth a thousand words. Mark Johnson is going to challenge that record with at least a thousand and one more, all part of the Covington Bicentennial celebration hosted by the St.

Liz Lowery battles Nicky Wilson in Cutting Edge Theater's production of 'Troop Glamour Girls,' on stage through May 26, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults; and $15 for students.

Bert Bickham, right, and Willie Johnson, both of Covington, share a laugh as they visit before the start of the St.