Historic moment for Covington High School breaks barriers
COVINGTON, La (WGNO) - Despite the Covington Lions strong lead many of the players had a mix of anxiety and excitement when one of their junior kickers took the field for the extra point. This moment,...
View ArticlePolice say two teens repeatedly called 911 for help, fried chicken and Kool-Aid
COVINGTON, La. (WGNO) – Two 14-year-olds are accused of prank calling the Covington Police Department several times while on their way to school. According to a release, police received a series of...
View ArticleHorse Farm owner accused of raping mentally-challenged woman
COVINGTON, La. (WGNO) - A horse farm owner on the North Shore is accused of raping a mentally challenged woman who worked on his farm. Now investigators are looking for other possible victims. WGNO...
View ArticleTwo peeping tom arrests on the North Shore
ST. TAMMANY PARISH (WGNO) – There have been two peeping tom arrests. Two men have recently been arrested and charged with peering through windows in St. Tammany Parish. WGNO News Reporter Darian...
View ArticleNoose in Covington turned out to be a telephone wire
COVINGTON, La. (WGNO) – A noose was not hanging from a tree in Covington despite photos making the rounds on social media, police said Wednesday. The photo to the left caught the eye of many including...
View ArticleUPDATE: Covington doctor shot and killed by wife
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) - The St. Tammany Parish Coroner's Office has ruled the death of Dr. Wayne Breen a homicide. Breen was shot by his wife early Sunday morning in their Folsom area home, authorities...
View ArticleMeth labs found at Covington-area home
Missing Attachment Missing Attachment Missing Attachment Missing Attachment COVINGTON, La. (WGNO) – Two men are behind bars after the St. Tammany Parish Narcotics Task Force found 16 one-pot meth labs...
View ArticlePregnant mom seriously injured in St. Tammany crash
COVINGTON, LA (WGNO)— Five are in the hospital after a traffic collision on Mother’s Day. St. Tammany fire officials say a family sedan collided with a garbage truck on Hwy 437, just north of...
View ArticleFatal car accident leaves Covington couple dead
Evangeline Parish – Shortly after 1:00 pm today, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a three vehicle fatality crash that occurred on Interstate 49 northbound, south of the...
View ArticleMan trapped in collapsed trench in Covington has been rescued
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View ArticleCovington graduate stands through rain to honor those who have served
(Photo from Beth Landry Wallace) COVINGTON, La. (WGNO) — Rain or shine high school graduate Dylan Thomas stood at Barkers Corner in Covington on Memorial Day to honor those who have served. “I’ve been...
View ArticleLouisiana’s most extravagant home for sale
COVINGTON, La. (WGNO) - Ever dream of living in a Mediterranean setting that feels like a resort? Now you can! On the Northshore, Louisiana's "most opulent home for sale" will cost you $7.5...
View ArticleWarning! Disturbing photo of cat cut in half in Covington area
**WARNING** **THIS STORY BELOW INCLUDES A GRAPHIC, DISTURBING PHOTO** COVINGTON, La. (WGNO) — Neighbors in the Country Club Estates subdivision in the Covington area are outraged and terrified by the...
View ArticleGallery: Sheriff Jack Strain joins search for cat killer
COVINGTON, La. (WGNO) — Saint Tammany Parish Sheriff Jack Strain joined animal welfare groups and other volunteers to help spread the word about an animal abuse case. Strain’s office and the others are...
View Article3 Covington students rushed to hospital for suspected drug overdose
COVINGTON, La. (WGNO) - Three teens at Covington High School were rushed to the emergency room Thursday afternoon after becoming sick at the same time. First responders were dispatched to the school...
View ArticleEveryone OK after 2-alarm fire in Covington
(WGNO) COVINGTON, La. (WGNO) – Fire crews are working a 2-alarm house fire at N. Florida and Boston Street in Covington. Fire crews on the scene say people were inside the home when the blaze started,...
View ArticleRummel rolls over Covington 48-0
Metairie, L.a. (WGNO) -- After the 48-0 Archbishop Rummel High School shut out over Covington High School, Rummel Coach Jay Roth told his team, 'we're not there yet'. He said he's happy with the...
View ArticleAmmonia leak at Diversified Foods Plant closes part of I-12
Missing Attachment Missing Attachment Missing Attachment UPDATE: The westbound lanes of Interstate 12 have reopened after an Ammonia leak this morning. COVINGTON, La. (WGNO) – Louisiana State Police...
View ArticleThor honored at ‘Welcome Home’ party
COVINGTON, LA (WGNO) -- Saint Tammany deputies are planning a party for a K-9 deputy named Thor on Friday. Earlier in the week, Thor was stabbed by a burglary suspect. He is recovering from serious...
View ArticleIt’s time to ditch the paper coffee cup for fine china at high tea
COVINGTON, La. (WGNO) - It's Christmas time! That means a lot of fancy hotels are serving up "high tea" now, but will stop after the holidays. Lucky for us, The English Tea Room in Covington serves...
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