Firefighters fend off blaze at Covington retirement village, all 5 residents...
COVINGTON, La. (WGNO) — St. Tammany Fire District No.12 reported a 2-alarm fire on Sunday afternoon. At approximately 2:50 p.m., firefighters received a call about smoke in the day/game room at the...
View ArticleThis grilled cheese donut is served inside out with all things Elvis
COVINGTON, La. (WGNO) — It's a down-home diner, not far from downtown Covington, Louisiana. The address is 1105 Business 190 in Covington. What's on the menu is not just crisp — it's Butter Krisp....
View ArticleHot. Glazed. And life the way it's supposed to be
COVINGTON, La. (WGNO) - After a Hurricane Ida, lines are long in Louisiana. Especially for essential services. WGNO's Bill Wood says that includes a hot donut. And that's what you get at Butter Krisp...
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Dates set for 25th Three Rivers Art Festival in Covington
COVINGTON, La. (WGNO) — The Three Rivers Art Festival is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. The event will be held Nov. 13-14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Covington, La. The festival brings...
View ArticleKidnapped girlfriend says man arrested in St. Tammany threatened to 'kill...
COVINGTON, La. (WGNO) — The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested a Florida man after he kidnapped his girlfriend at knifepoint and drove her from Largo, Florida to Covington, La. According to...
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Covington PD searching for the owner of this bumper
Covington PD searching for hit-and-run suspect. Photo from Covington Police Department Facebook. COVINGTON, La. (WGNO) — Have you seen a grey Toyota Camry, missing its entire front bumper? If so, the...
View ArticleHAPPENING TODAY: Closing arguments and jury deliberations for Jack Strain's...
COVINGTON, La. (WGNO)- What will the jury decide? We are one step closer to finding out the fate of former St. Tammany Parish Sheriff, Jack Strain. Closing arguments are set to begin Monday morning at...
View ArticleUPDATE: Covington police arrest suspect in stabbing case
UPDATE — Covington police have announced an arrest made in connection to a stabbing case that happened earlier in the week. On Friday, November 12, CPD arrested 60-year-old Stephon E. James for an...
View ArticleHistoric Covington business catches fire
COVINGTON, La. (WGNO) — A family store that was built more than 80 years ago in the historic area of downtown Covington, has burned to the ground. Within minutes, flames were as tall as the power...
View ArticleTwo women wanted in Covington drive-by shooting investigation
COVINGTON, La. (WGNO) — Two women are wanted in Covington after police say they shot someone on Monday night. Covington PD reports 21-year-old Alriyana Simmions and 23-year-old Lauren Green are wanted...
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Remembering Louisiana history: feed and seed and bluegrass
COVINGTON, La. (WGNO) - History and memories are all that's left now. Fire destroyed the Marsolan Feed & Seed Store Monday night. It's a total loss. A few years ago, WGNO Good Morning New Orleans...
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Covington police book suspect in shooting case after cell phone leads to...
COVINGTON, LA (WGNO) The Covington Police Department announced the arrest of a man who is accused of being involved in a gunfight that happened Sunday, November 28, at about 1:30 in the afternoon....
View ArticleHow do you find the PERFECT Christmas tree?
COVINGTON, La. (WGNO) — With a ten-foot measuring stick, in a forest of opportunity, that's where you find Connor Ovideo and his and family. WGNO Good Morning New Orleans features reporter Bill Wood...
View ArticleSt. Tammany President Mike Cooper proposing moratorium on some zoning changes
MANDEVILLE, La (WGNO) Saint Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper is hoping a moratorium on some zoning changes will help the parish resolve some of its growing pains. "We're seeing development...
View ArticleSon found guilty of trying to kill parents in Louisiana
COVINGTON, La. (BRPROUD) - Rudy Emanuel Melerine, 38 of Folsom, was found guilty of two counts of attempted first-degree murder in October of 2021. On Thursday, February 17, Melerine "was sentenced by...
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UPDATE: Police say missing 2-year-old appears to be safe, in good health
UPDATE: The Covington Police Department says they've been in contact with the missing child's grandmother who she was last seen with and says the child appears to be in good health. Police say they...
View ArticleMardi Gras Day in Covington
COVINGTON, La. (WGNO) - Thousands lined the streets of Covington for the city's two Mardi Gras parades, Krewe of Covington Lions and the Mystic Krewe of Covington. For some, they were enjoying their...
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STPSO: Teen arrested after crashing stolen car into pond in Covington
COVINGTON, La. (WGNO) — The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office reported the prompt recovery of a stolen vehicle that was crashed and left submerged in a waterway near Covington on Saturday night....
View ArticleCovington student arrested for posting threats on social media
COVINGTON, La. (WGNO) — The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office reported the arrest of a 17-year-old Covington High School student on Wednesday for "terrorizing" charges after making a threatening...
View ArticleHigh-speed police chase on I-12 results in hit-and-run, gunshot injury, and...
COVINGTON (WGNO) — A police chase that started in Covington ended in Slidell. Accorrding to the St.Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office, just before midnight, St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s deputies were...
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