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Uprooted tree falls on power lines in Covington
COVINGTON, LA -- The severe weather that moved through the area on Tuesday uprooted a tree in Covington. Workers closed Arthur Road near Rose Avenue while they removed it. Cleco also responded to the...
View ArticleDestination Louisiane: Royal Carriages bring a bit of 'Bridgerton' to Covington
COVINGTON, La. -- It's a silver lining to the cloud of COVID: Now visitors and locals alike can learn about the history of Covington, from the comfort of a cheerful red carriage. For 80 years, Royal...
View ArticleVIDEO: Car pulled from ditch in Abita Springs
ABITA SPRINGS, La. — In St. Tammany Parish, several roads in the Covington and Abita Springs area were flooded by this morning's downpour. LIST: April 10 flooded street reports On Highway 59, just...
View ArticlePrince Philip. On the mind. On the menu
Covington, La - With more than 200 teas. So many jolly-good flavors, it would take Big Ben to keep up with all the tea times. WGNO's Bill Wood is at the English Tea Room & Eatery in Covington,...
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Overnight and morning storms on Thursday cause problems across Saint Tammany...
MANDEVILLE, LA -- Saint Tammany Parish leaders reported a list of flooded streets and other issues following a one-two punch from heavy thunderstorms on Thursday. The first round of rain rolled...
View ArticleTow truck driver killed while assisting motorist along I-12 in Covington
COVINGTON, LA — Louisiana State Police say a tow truck driver was hit and killed by a passing car as he was assisting another driver. It happened a little before 6:00 this morning, April 23, at the...
View Article14-year-old driver crashes truck into 9-year-old dirt bike rider near Covington
COVINGTON, La. — St. Tammany Sheriff's deputies are investigating a serious crash involving two children. A 14-year-old girl and a 9-year-old boy were involved in the crash. Deputies say the girl was...
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St. Tammany Parish supplying NARCAN to the public for free
COVINGTON, LA -- Saint Tammany Parish leaders announced on Thursday that the parish will provide 1,980 NARCAN kits to the public, free of charge, for anyone who thinks they might need one. The drug is...
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Tuesday deluge leads to street flooding, downed trees in St. Tammany
COVINGTON, La -- Heavy rain on Tuesday led to multiple problems in Saint Tammany Parish. Drainage ditches across the parish overflowed with water following the heaviest downpours. Some stretches of...
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Calling all green thumbs to the St. Tammany Parish Fair Grounds
COVINGTON, La -- If you have a green thumb or would like to, the St. Tammany Parish Fair Grounds could be the perfect place for you on Saturday. The LSU Ag Center and the group Saint Tammany Master...
View ArticleCovington to host Louisiana Special Olympics on Saturday
COVINGTON, La. (WGNO) — The Louisiana Special Olympics are back after taking a year off due to COVID-19. Christ Episcopal School in Covington, La., will host this year's event. Nomar Dijol’s...
View ArticleSlidell football coach steps down to take asst. principal job at Covington
COVINGTON, La. (WGNO) — Slidell football coach Larry Favre is leaving the school to be an assistant principal at Covington High School. Favre, who coached the Tigers to back to back district titles in...
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Do you love wine enough to buy Pontchartrain Vineyards?
COVINGTON, La -- If you love wine, I mean really love wine, and you love hard work just as much, there's a growing opportunity waiting for you in the Covington area. Pontchartrain Vineyards is for...
View ArticleNorthshore's low-cost vet clinic extended due to high demand
COVINGTON, La. (WGNO) — The Northshore Humane Society has extended its low-cost Woofstock vet clinic through the end of August. Annual vaccinations are offered to the public for $75. Other...
View ArticleFNF: St. Paul's leaning on chemistry, experience in 2021 football season
COVINGTON, La. — The St. Paul's Wolves finished the 2020 season with a 4-4 record and a loss to Jesuit in the first round of the Division I playoffs. They will lean on the experience and chemistry of...
View ArticleFatal shooting reported in Covington neighborhood
Update: 7/22/21, 6:30 p.m. — On Thursday afternoon, police arrested Jonathan Bagent, 27, in connection to the murder. He reportedly turned himself in and faces charges of first degree murder. Bagent...
View ArticleCovington Crime Increases: "Why were prior plans not put to work?"
COVINGTON, La. (WGNO)- Sadly, the number of violent incidents ranges from theft, suicide, homicide, and drug-related activities. In an emergency meeting, Councilman Peter Lewis questioned current...
View ArticleSlidell man sentenced to 200 years in prison for sexual battery of a...
COVINGTON, La. (WGNO) — More than three years after the incident happened, 38-year-old Robert Allen Wilson, of Slidell, was sentenced to a total of 200 years in prison. Wilson's charges include sexual...
View ArticleCovington White Linen Night postponed due to rise in COVID-19 cases
COVINGTON, La. (WGNO) — Covington's White Linen Night will be postponed according to a post made on social media. Here is what Covington White Linen announced on Facebook: Regretfully, due to the...
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UPDATE: Body of missing disabled child recovered from pond in Covington
UPDATE: The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office recovered the body of missing 10-year-old Avani Cook at approximately 7:30 p.m. on Saturday night – five hours after the disabled child was reported...
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