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Covington, Louisiana Patch AM: a 5 min readHi Covington! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Covington man faces life after armed standoff conviction
- How a Covington teenās stage moment led to Lincoln Center
- How safe is Covington compared with other Louisiana cities in 2026?
Also on today's calendar: 6th Annual Great American Legion Banana Split Celebration and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 93 and low of 72 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Covington man convicted on weapons charges in armed standoff with St. Tammany deputies (nola.com) ā A Covington resident has been convicted on multiple weapons charges after firing a sawed-off shotgun during a standoff with St. Tammany Parish deputies outside a Ruby Street home. Jurors found the 27-year-old guilty of several serious offenses, and he now faces a potential life sentence, with formal sentencing set for August 26. 
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ā¢ OHIO musical theater graduate found more than competition on the stage at Lincoln Center (ohio.edu) ā A musical theater graduate now performing at Lincoln Center first discovered his stage voice as a high school student in Covington. His journey from local school plays to a national vocal competition highlights how early encouragement in Covingtonās theater scene helped launch a professional path toward New York City. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Louisiana's Safest Cities 2026 According to SafeWise and Niche (1033thegoat.com) ā Covington earns a spot in SafeWiseās top 10 safest Louisiana cities for 2026, based purely on low reported crime rates. The story compares SafeWiseās crime-data rankings with Nicheās resident-reviewed safety grades, highlighting how several smaller communities, including Covington, outperform the stateās broader reputation when it comes to safety. Ā Ā Ā
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Smart Start Day: Last Names M-Z
St. Tammany Parish Covington, LA 70433 -
Southern Nights Soiree 2026
St Tammany Chamber of Commerce The Fleur De Lis Event Center
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All Students Attend School
St. Tammany Parish Covington, LA 70433 -
Senior Sunrise
Covington High School Covington, LA 70433
6:00 am -
American Legion Post 16 BINGO sessions
St Tammany Chamber of Commerce 610 Hollycrest Blvd, Covington, LA 70433 -
āAfter the Gavelā Legislative Luncheon: What Passed, What's Pending, What Matters
St Tammany Chamber of Commerce Covington Country Club Covington, La. 70433
11:30 am -
NAMI St. Tammany Connection Support Group
St Tammany Chamber of Commerce North Oaks Diagnostic Center E. Dufrene Conference Center, Meeting Room C 15837 Paul Vega MD Dr Hammond, LA 70403
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NAMI St. Tammany Family Support Group
St Tammany Chamber of Commerce Safe Haven Training and Education Center 23577 Martin Way Mandeville, LA 70448
6:30 pm -
6th Annual Great American Legion Banana Split Celebration ā
The American Legion Post 16, Robert H Burns, 2031 Ronald Reagan Hwy, Covington
1:00 pm
Friday August 7
Monday August 10
Wednesday August 12
Saturday August 22
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Ask a Reference Librarian at the Madisonville Branch
Madisonville Branch Library 400 Cedar Street, Madisonville, LA 70447
4:00 pm -
Madisonville Book Club 2026
Madisonville Branch Library 400 Cedar Street, Madisonville, LA 70447
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Cross Country Tryouts
L.P. Monteleone Junior High School gym
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Mat Yoga with Marie
Causeway Branch Library 3457 Highway 190, Mandeville, LA 70471
10:00 am
Monday August 10
Tuesday August 11
Wednesday August 12
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Is there a place I can bring my dog swimming in covington/mandeville area??
I have a super bored black lab at home who us begging me to find him a body of water. please & thanks! (Nextdoor Downtown Covington) - Great summer evening at Fontainebleau State Park on Sunday.
The air temp was wonderful and the Holden light was spectacular (Nextdoor River Oaks)
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Covington. Apply here.
- Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Stocker in Covington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Covington here.
š Nearby News
Abita Springs
- How big is your ballot? Nov. 3 election will be dizzying (nola.com)
- St. Tammany residents stay busy throughout August (nola.com)
Madisonville
- Eliminating late fines at St. Tammany libraries is new (nola.com)
- Disaster planning on Aug. 8 for people with disabilities (nola.com)
- Madisonville Gar Rodeo reels em in for the 50th year (nola.com)
Mandeville
- New barre, wellness center opens in Mandeville (wgno.com)
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