re: Tell me about life in Covington

Covington is what you make of it. It is undoubtedly one of the most forward culturally of the small towns of Louisiana. I grew up going to the symphony, theater, and always had exposure to art and cultural happenings. It is not, however, a hot bed of kicking nightlife. So if you have a family, or don't need to go out every night it can work quite well, but you have to entrench yourself in the community to really enjoy and partake.
Covington is also home to a large equestrian and farming economy, so it has a population of erudite artists and no frills workers. It has always existed in this capacity. Much more refreshing IMO than what Mandeville has become. I find that actually having a downtown kicks it up a notch over Mandy and Madisonville. It will always be home and always the best place on the Northshore. I can actually go to St. Johns, listen to the traffic, and meet some interesting people who are no way stereotypical of small town Louisiana.