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Covington, Louisiana Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning Covington! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- What the new Covington charter school campus means for local families
- How new leaders aim to reset Lyon Elementary in Covington
- How a Covington native took his filmmaking dreams all the way to Nepal
Today's riddle: Where do bad rainbows go? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Mostly sunny; hot and humid, with a high of 97 and low of 77 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 96, low: 77.
- Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 94 and low of 74 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Ryan Companies completes two Louisiana charter schools, plans expansion (neworleanscitybusiness.com) ā Families in Covington will see a brand-new K-8 charter campus opening for the 2026ā27 school year, with a high school expansion and new athletic facilities set to start construction in August. The Academy of Classical Education is Ryan Companiesā first school project in St. Tammany Parish, signaling more charter school growth alongside additional campuses planned in Maurice and Broussard. 
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ā¢ Lyon Elementary in St. Tammany Parish names new leadership (wdsu.com) ā Lyon Elementary in Covington is getting new leadership and support systems as St. Tammany Parish schools respond to staff feedback and recent, unrelated criminal cases involving former employees. Superintendent Frank Jabbia has appointed a new principal and two assistant principals, with plans to strengthen classroom behavior support and family engagement while the legal cases continue through the courts. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Menetre father and son in Nepal on filmmaking business (nola.com) ā A former Covington resident, Beau Menetre, is building an international filmmaking career while helping develop an animated feature with a Nepalese director. He still carries deep local roots, as his family includes a former Covington mayor and namesake of Menetre Park Boat Launch, tying his global work back to St. Tammany Parish. Ā Ā Ā
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HandCraft Hour
Abita Springs Branch Library 71683 Leveson Street, Abita Springs, LA 70420
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Win the Second Half with James Shaw ā
Maritime Museum Louisiana, 133 Mabel Dr, Madisonville
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Mat Yoga with Marie
Causeway Branch Library 3457 Highway 190, Mandeville, LA 70471
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Lacombe Branch Library 28027 Highway 190, Lacombe, LA 70445
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- St. Tammany Parish Hospital posted a job opening for Public Safety Officer - Armed in Covington. Apply here.
- Papa John's Pizza posted a job opening for Team Member in Covington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Covington here.
š Nearby News
Madisonville
- Transcript: Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 26, 2026 (cbsnews.com)
- Kade Anderson Wins 5th Texas League Pitcher of the Week (milb.com)
- These Louisiana Trails Under 5 Miles Prove You Do Not Need Hiking Gear To Enjoy The Outdoors (travelmag.com)
Mandeville
- Fontainebleau High teacher named Louisiana new teacher of year (wdsu.com)
- Retired STPSO lieutenant David Maki joins race for St. Tammany Parish Sheriff (wgno.com)
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