Covington NewsLocal news for Covington, LA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Covington's economic development forum draws host of suggestions- July 10, 2008 Citizens participating in a forum on Covington's economic development came up with the following when asked for suggestions on how to build a lasting economy, examples of businesses that fit with the city, and ...http://www.topix.net/city/covington-la/2008/07/covingtons-economic-development-forum-draws... Slidell Police Arrest Reports for July 10, 2008- July 10, 2008 Chief of Police Freddy Drennan released the following information: July 9th, 2008: Shirley M. Stigler, age 59 of 70297 8th Street, Covington, LA Was arrested for Theft under $300.00 by shoplifting merchandise ...http://www.topix.net/city/covington-la/2008/07/slidell-police-arrest-reports-for-july-10-2... Covington charter package tweaked- July 9, 2008 The Covington City Council on Tuesday night began putting the final touches to a proposed package of Home Rule Charter changes for voters to consider on the Nov.http://www.topix.net/city/covington-la/2008/07/covington-charter-package-tweaked?fromrss=1 Driven to Change- July 7, 2008 Stefanie Egan of Mandeville started carpooling for her daily trips across the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway and using her compact car for local errands.http://www.topix.net/city/covington-la/2008/07/driven-to-change?fromrss=1 Goodnight Moon, the Musical, opens July 17- July 5, 2008 The most beloved of all children's books comes to life on stage in Covington, LA for children and their families, starting July 17.http://www.topix.net/city/covington-la/2008/07/goodnight-moon-the-musical-opens-july-17?fr... Millage for fire, police is in works- July 3, 2008 Covington Mayor Candace Watkins is asking the City Council to place a property tax for the city fire and police departments on the ballot this fall.http://www.topix.net/city/covington-la/2008/07/millage-for-fire-police-is-in-works?fromrss... Covington plans a festive Fourth- July 2, 2008 Many communities feature a Fourth of July celebration, but Covington makes it a seven-day affair.http://www.topix.net/city/covington-la/2008/07/covington-plans-a-festive-fourth?fromrss=1 Wreck Blamed On Mobile Makeup Session- July 1, 2008 A rush-hour accident snarled traffic on Louisiana Highway 21 for about an hour as rescue workers extricated a woman from a car that flipped after slamming into the back of an SUV.http://www.topix.net/city/covington-la/2008/07/wreck-blamed-on-mobile-makeup-session?fromr... Reagan stands tall in Covington- July 1, 2008 Amid patriotic songs from a brass quartet and speeches Friday afternoon, Covington officials and citizens dedicated a larger-than-life bronze statue of Ronald Reagan at the city's new downtown Tammany Trace ...http://www.topix.net/city/covington-la/2008/07/reagan-stands-tall-in-covington?fromrss=1 Mandeville council's pay raise vote fails- July 1, 2008 The Mandeville City Council on Thursday night declined in a split 3-2 vote to grant itself a $200-per-month pay raise.http://www.topix.net/city/covington-la/2008/06/mandeville-councils-pay-raise-vote-fails?fr... |