Abita Roasting Co. Offers Flawless Breakfast and Lunch
(COVINGTON, La.) Abita Roasting Co. is a one-of-a-kind breakfast/lunch spot. They have two locations on the Northshore. The first one is in Madisonville at 504 Water St.; the second is located at 1011 Village Walk Rd. in Covington. There is a huge difference between the one in Covington and the one in Madisonville. The Madisonville […]
LADOTD Proposes Widening I-12 in New Project
(COVINGTON, La.) The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) recently proposed a project that would widen Interstate 12 from about one mile west of the Louisiana Highway 21 interchange to the Highway 59 interchange a few miles east after traffic conditions have worsened. “Currently, I-12 consists of two travel lanes in each direction,” states to […]
Sticky Rice the Hot New Thai Food in Covington
(COVINGTON, La.) — At 528 N. Columbia St. in Covington, there is a new Thai joint that is gaining attention. Sticky Rice Thai is a family run establishment that has only been there for less than a year but is already receiving great feedback. When you walk into Sticky Rice, it is very aesthetically pleasing […]
Four St. Paul’s Seniors Achieve Eagle Rank
(COVINGTON, La.) — On Jan. 14, Boy Scout Troop 611 held a Court of Honor at St. Paul’s School for the promotion of four of its members to Eagle rank. These new Eagle Scouts are Jeremy Boudreaux, Alex Seese, Austin Scheyd, and Evan Vamprine, who are all seniors at St. Paul’s. “It was awesome,” Seese […]
REVIEW: Rob’s Dogs Do Indeed Rock
There is a small building in old Covington that is hidden to the masses, unless you know of it. I’m talking about 400 N. Theard St. Here, right across the street from the courthouse on an odd triangular corner, is Rob’s Rockin’ Dogs. Maybe you have seen the decorative hot dog on Boston Street while […]
Charity Spotlight: COAST Serves Seniors of St. Tammany
(COVINGTON, La) — St. Paul’s School is built around the Lasallian five core principles. Two of these principles, “concern for the poor and social justice” and “respect for all persons,” convey what community service and volunteer work is all about. There are so many groups and organizations in the community that dedicate time, money, and […]
Opinion: The Cafeteria’s Best Meal
(COVINGTON, La.) — Walking from second period to lunch, I can see students quickly strutting to the cafeteria in order to bypass the line, as per usual, regulated by Coach Gibbe. Progressing onto the glass doors of the St. Paul’s cafeteria, coerced by the strict voice of Coach Gast telling me to go either left […]
Theatre Program Thrives Under Charbonnet
(COVINGTON, La.) — Since Denny Charbonnet stepped onto the campus of St. Paul’s School in 1987, she has transformed a dormant theatre program into a thriving experience for the entire community. The origins of the current theatre program can traced back to 1987 when former English teacher Judy Lacour approached Charbonnet with the idea of […]
Start of New Advent Season Promises Renewal
(COVINGTON, La.) — Sunday, Nov. 27, marked the beginning of a new year in the Catholic Church with the start of Advent, a season of waiting and preparing for the coming of Jesus Christ that culminates at Christmas. This new season brings about many changes in the church and in the lives of Catholics. “Catholic […]
