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š± How Covington police helped secure this child-solicitation conviction
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In today's newsletter:
- How Covington police helped secure this child-solicitation conviction
- See which big-ticket projects are about to rise in Covington.
- Why a Covington senatorās child-welfare shakeup is frustrating the governor
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 64 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Saturday: Periods of sun, temps: high: 82, low: 53.
- Sunday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 73 and low of 49 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Mississippi Man Convicted in Louisiana Child Solicitation Case (darkhorsepressnow.com) ā Covington police led an undercover investigation that helped convict a Mississippi man for computer-aided solicitation of a minor in St. Tammany Parish. Multiple local and federal agencies joined the effort, and prosecutors said the defendantās own explicit online messages proved his intent. He remains in custody and faces sentencing in July. 
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ā¢ Top Permits: Former Naval base redevelopment project moves forward in Bywater (neworleanscitybusiness.com) ā Several sizable construction permits were just issued in Covington, including a $1.44 million commercial project on Seymour Myers Boulevard and multiple medical-related builds along Ochsner Boulevard. High-end home construction and renovations in Covington neighborhoods also top St. Tammanyās residential permit list, signaling ongoing growth and investment that local residents may notice in traffic, services, and nearby property values. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Gov. Jeff Landry āextremely frustrated' with Senate plan to remake Louisiana child welfare (nola.com) ā A Covington-based state senatorās plan to dismantle Louisianaās child welfare agency is drawing sharp skepticism from Gov. Jeff Landry, who says he wasnāt consulted. The proposal would shift child protection, abuse reporting, and child support duties across several state agencies. Landry wants more details before backing any overhaul, leaving the planās fate uncertain. Ā Ā Ā
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Weāre looking for a few North Shore neighborhood, musicians that want to get together once a week or so to make some good music, good food and good friends.
We have a fully functional music studio for practice, jam sessions and gatherings. We play all the good stuff. Bob Dylan, Bob Seger, Tom Petty, CCR,ā¦ (Nextdoor Million Dollar Road) - Flowers estates south ..
I have some questions about rebuilding on my property who would I speak with about it? (Nextdoor Flower Estates)
- St. Tammany Health System posted a job opening for Certified Nursing Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery Medicine in Covington. Apply here.
- Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Gas Station Attendant in Covington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Covington here.
š Nearby News
Abita Springs
- St. Tammany property transfers for March 23-27, 2026 See a list of home and other sales (nola.com)
Madisonville
- Big Easy Drainage Releases Homeowner Guide on Identifying Yard Drainage Problems That Require Professional Attention (usatoday.com)
- Slidell family loses father and home in same day (wlox.com)
- This Little-Known Louisiana Region Has Vibrant Cajun Culture, Festive Small Towns, and Relaxed Bayou Adventures (travelandleisure.com)
Mandeville
- Two teens arrested, accused of invading Mandeville-area home: STPSO (wgno.com)
- Driver sought after hit-and-run leaves teen injured in Mandeville (fox8live.com)
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