Covington News

Two days after an experiment went awry at a Covington science camp, two young boys with severe burns remained hospitalized and in critical condition.

As some in the marine industry have begun to look at using liquified natural gas to power offshore supply vessels, the head of the Covington-based Hornbeck Offshore Services said Wednesday that he believes moving full-steam ahead in that direction is too cost-prohibitive.

A secret sisterhood that formed in 1869 by seven young women and has grown today to almost a quarter of a million members including five north shore chapters has named Mary-Brent Brown of Covington as a recipient of its prestigious STAR Scholarship .

Slidell Heritage Festival will be held July 4 from 3 to 11 p.m. at Heritage Park in Slidell.

Scarlett Taylor, Shelby Duhe, Skye Travis and Ashley Davis take a bow after a performance of 'Seussical Jr.' at the Elmer E. Lyons Performing Arts Center at Covington High School on June 13, 2013.

Two young boys who suffered burns during an accident at a science camp in Covington remained hospitalized Tuesday, the state fire marshal said.

The American Society of Italian Heritage , north shore chapter, recently held its summer luncheon at Benedict's Plantation in Covington.

A former septic system inspector for the Onsite Wastewater Program of the state's Center for Environmental Services admitted Monday in Baton Rouge federal court that he accepted approximately $50,000 in bribes from a septic tank contractor.

Jammal Calloway, left, is sought for two Covington area armed robberies. Regis Chatman, right, has turned himself in.

COVINGTON, La. Upon turning himself in for an armed robbery incident, a suspect admitted to his and an accomplice's involvement in a separate armed robbery, according to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

When asked why she's involved to the degree she is in Covington, Carolyn Talley Pearce said she's been busy her whole life.

Elizabeth Blanchard, middle, holds the ribbon during a re-dedication ceremony of the Huey P. Long Bridge on Sunday, June 16, 2013.

Margavio has more than 17 years of experience as an educator and has worked in curriculum development and strategic planning for public and private schools.

"This is the best party ever!" said Tyrel Deville, who turned 9 the weekend after his new home was dedicated.

The Louisiana Academy of Performing Arts presented four Spring Concerts on June 8 at the Furhmann Auditorium in Covington for the Mandeville and Covington Schools of Music.

In honor of the city of Covington's bicentennial this year, a community prayer breakfast will be held July 2 at the Briggs Assembly Center on the campus of St. Paul's School.

The St. Tammany Parish School Board welcomed four new school principals Thursday night during its meeting in Covington.

Behind a line of trees on busy U.S. 190 near Covington , bulldozers are busy clearing a woodsy tract to make way for what has been rarely seen during the great recession: the rise of major office buildings.

The Covington Bicentennial Parade Committee is currently accepting nominations for one young woman who will serve as queen of the June 29 Covington Bicentennial Parade.

"That's the great part, putting people together. We celebrate everybody's accomplishments.