Large drug bust in Covington. Detectives seize heroin, meth, Xanax and more.
ST. TAMMANY PARISH – On Tuesday, the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Task Force announced the arrest of two men after executing a search warrant at a Covington-area residence. Detectives...
View ArticleSt. Scholastica Academy in Covington amends school schedule amid positive...
COVINGTON, LA – On Thursday, school leadership at St. Scholastica Academy announced that in light of there being two cases of COVID-19 confirmed in the school community and the current rate of...
View ArticleCaravan of emergency equipment leaving to assist Lafayette and Lake Charles
COVINGTON, La. – Fresenius Medical Care North America has activated its national disaster response team to restore service at dialysis centers and reach patients in need of life-sustaining treatments...
View ArticleAsbestos inspector pleads guilty to fraudulent reports
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The U.S. Attorney in New Orleans says a contractor has pleaded guilty to a theft charge for defrauding a Louisiana school system out of more than $200,000. U.S. Attorney Peter G....
View ArticleReport of stalled car leads to discovery of dead body in Covington
COVINGTON - The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office is currently conducting a death investigation after a body was located on the side of a roadway near Covington. Shortly before 7:45 a.m. Monday...
View ArticleSt. Tammany deputies to begin wearing body cameras
COVINGTON, LA -- The Saint Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office says its deputies will begin wearing body cameras, perhaps as early as tomorrow, Sept. 24. The department made the announcement this...
View ArticleFNF: Ponchatoula vs. Covington
COVINGTON, La. - Highlights from Thursday night's game between the Ponchatoula Green Wave and the Covington Lions on WGNO's Friday Night Football presented by the Allstate Sugar Bowl. The Green Wave...
View Article18 St. Tammany Parish residents indicted for participation in violent gang
COVINGTON, LA - On Monday, District Attorney Warren Montgomery announced that a St. Tammany Parish grand jury returned a historic 49-count felony indictment and 12 misdemeanor counts, charging 18...
View ArticleFNF: St. Paul's vs. Covington
COVINGTON, La. – Highlights from Friday night’s game between the St. Paul's Wolves and the Covington Lions on WGNO’s Friday Night Football presented by the Allstate Sugar Bowl. Covington defeats St...
View ArticleMore than 1,000 Louisianans to receive payout from $110M Allen Stanford Ponzi...
MADISONVILLE, LA – On Thursday, Sen. John Kennedy, a member of the Senate Banking Committee, announced that $110 million will be returned to victims of Robert Allen Stanford, who coordinated the...
View ArticleVietnam veteran dedicates his life to help other vets fighting personal...
COVINGTON, LA -- Vietnam veteran Ed Lewis rattles a loop of keys to find the right one for his Camp NORA in the Covington area. With nine bedrooms, multiple storage closets and entrances on more than...
View ArticleFNF: Covington vs Vandebilt Catholic
Highlights from Friday night’s game between Covington vs Vandebilt Catholic on WGNO’s Friday Night Football presented by the Allstate Sugar Bowl. Vandebilt Catholic defeated Covington 20-6.
View ArticleBrumfield returning to the boot, commits to Tulane
NEW ORLEANS — Former Covington Lions star running back Devin Brumfield announced on Twitter Wednesday that he will be continuing his college football career as a member of the Tulane Green Wave...
View ArticleGowan, Farrell named St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office deputies of the year
COVINGTON, La. — Deputy First Class Sean Gowan has been named St. Tammany Sheriff Office's Deputy of the Year. Sheriff Randy Smith announced Gowan's recognition on Thursday. DFC Gowan was hired by the...
View ArticleSt. Paul's pushes past Covington in cross-town rivalry
COVINGTON, La. - It was a meeting between cross-town rivals Friday night with the St. Paul's Wolves defeating the Covington Lions, 82-71. For the Wolves, Andrew Zibilich and Evan Seichshnaydre...
View ArticleCouple accused in $18k fraud case
COVINGTON, LA -- The Saint Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office says a man and woman surrendered in a fraud investigation after seeing their faces on a wanted flyer that was posted on social media. Marcel...
View ArticleALERT: City of Covington's systems hacked.
COVINGTON, La. (WGNO)- Almost three hours ago, the City of Covington put the alert on Facebook, warning the public that their city systems are down due to hackers. The first thing you should know is...
View ArticleMayor of Covington discusses cyber attack on City Hall
COVINGTON, La. — The city of Covington's computers were hacked. They lost all access to services including Police, Fire, Finance, and Public Works. Phone call and e-mail access systems have been...
View ArticleLakeview Regional discharges last Covid patient
COVINGTON, LA -- Lakeview Regional Medical Center announced the release of its last Covid patient. The hospital says it's Covid-free for the first time since the pandemic began. Lakeview Regional was...
View ArticleNorthshore Humane Society in urgent need for volunteers to foster displaced...
COVINGTON, La. — The Northshore Humane Society in Covington have made a plea for immediate assistance in caring for sheltered animals currently displaced due to heavy rain on Tuesday. According to the...
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