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Covington, Louisiana Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hi Covington! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Covington teens built a new cheer squad for Miracle League athletes
  • How the new hurricane cone finally puts Covington on the map
  • Why a Covington angler swears balsa crankbaits outfish cheaper plastics

Also on today's calendar: Bienvenue Louisiana - A Swamp Sunset and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, with a high of 80 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 83, low: 69.
  • Friday: Showers around in the morning, with a high of 83 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• HS cheerleaders lead first Miracle League cheer clinic (nola.com) — High school cheerleaders from St. Scholastica and other local schools are launching an inclusive cheer program with Miracle League Northshore at Coquille Park in Covington, giving kids and adults with disabilities a chance to cheer. After a successful first clinic in May, more cheer sessions are planned alongside fall and spring Miracle League seasons, with low-cost registration and volunteer opportunities available.
   

• National Hurricane Center updates cone of uncertainty (wdsu.com) — Covington will now appear directly inside the National Hurricane Center’s updated cone of uncertainty, meaning inland storm risks here should be clearer on official maps this season. The enlarged, more accurate cone will capture more possible storm tracks and finally display inland watches and warnings, even though dangerous impacts can still extend beyond its outline.
   

• Back to Basics - Why Balsa Wood Crankbaits Are Worth the Price (alloutdoor.com) — A Covington angler, Jason Pittman, shows why pricey balsa crankbaits can outfish cheaper plastic lures while working Poole’s Bluff on the Pearl River Navigation Canal. He explains how buoyancy, subtle wobble, and the right reel setup make handmade baits like the Black Label Wreck worth the investment for serious bass anglers.
   

📸 Around Covington

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Covington

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★ Featured events ★

    Wednesday June 3
  • Sno Ball Season →
    Painting with a Twist, 1852 N Causeway Blvd Suite 10, Mandeville
    7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday June 3
  • TWEEN Special Guest: Art Workshop
    Abita Springs Branch Library 71683 Leveson Street, Abita Springs, LA 70420
    2:30 pm
    • Thursday June 4
  • Summer Succulent Arrangement Garden Tea Party →
    Oak Meadows Lodge, 73433 Oliver St, Abita Springs
    10:00 am
  • SRC KIDS Club - Paper Circuits
    Abita Springs Branch Library 71683 Leveson Street, Abita Springs, LA 70420
    2:30 pm
    • Friday June 5
  • SRC KIDS Creative Family Storytime →
    St. Tammany Parish Library Abita Springs Branch, 71683 Leveson St, Abita Springs
    10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Lily is still missing.
    Haven't had any other sightings of her. She has a collar on with her name and her previous owners number. She was last seen on lowe davis rd in… (Nextdoor Waldheim)
  • Mornings are not kind to me and one morning not long ago I was at the end of my driveway trying to rescue my mullet wrap (some refer to it as a newspaper) without exiting my car using what has commonly become known as as a grabber.
    Suddenly a gentleman in a white P/u truck stopped, put on his flashers, and handed me my paper wishing me a good morning. I was too taken back to… (Nextdoor Dove Park)
  • Ochsner Medical Center posted a job opening for Patient Access Rep - Front Desk Registrar - Covington - Full Time in Covington. Apply here.
  • Walmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Front End Service Team Supervisor in Covington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Covington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Abita Springs

  • Abita Springs' water issues have dried up the splash pad for now (nola.com)

Madisonville

  • Man allegedly attacked by St. Tammany sheriff speaks out (fox8live.com)
  • New presidents at Jonathan Adler and Pottery Barn, a new leadership structure at Andmore, and more (businessofhome.com)

Mandeville

  • Storm protection in St. Tammany also protects the view (wgno.com)
  • Daycare lead testing bill sails through final vote after Fox 8's Lead Astray investigation (knoe.com)
  • Our Way (bizneworleans.com)

Ok Covington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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