Covington

Class Action Filed: Ethylene Oxide Emissions from Covington and Smyrna Sterilization Plants Blamed for Cancer Surge

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Covington, Georgia — Residents near Covington and Smyrna are raising alarms over potential health risks linked to ethylene oxide exposure from nearby sterilization plants. Ethylene oxide, a chemical commonly used in sterilizing medical equipment, has been the focus of increasing scrutiny, as a series of class action lawsuits allege its harmful effects. The community has been on edge as attorneys for the plaintiffs argue that exposure to ethylene oxide has contributed to a rise in cancer cases among residents in these areas. Families are expressing their concerns, noting they believe the sterilization processes taking place … Read more

"Convicted in Tragedy: Covington Drug Dealer Found Guilty of Second-Degree Murder in 15-Year-Old’s Fentanyl Overdose"

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Covington, Louisiana — A St. Tammany Parish jury swiftly found 23-year-old Alvin Laurant Jr. guilty of second-degree murder in the overdose death of a 15-year-old girl. The verdict came just 35 minutes into deliberations on May 8, 2025, stemming from a fatal incident involving fentanyl in July 2022. This case previously saw an inconclusive trial in February, where a single juror’s hesitation led to a hung jury despite eleven members favoring conviction. Assistant District Attorneys Iain Dover and Gary Tromblay represented the prosecution in both trials, with Judge Tara Zeller overseeing the proceedings. The investigation … Read more

Jury Recommends Monumental 1,760-Year Sentence for Covington Man in Child Pornography Case

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Covington, Kentucky – In a striking recommendation from a jury, a Covington man, Caine D. Carter, 30, is facing a suggested total of 1,760 years in prison on multiple child pornography charges. Despite this staggering number, state laws will cap his sentence at a maximum of 20 years. The charges stemmed from an incident reported by a Covington computer repair shop on April 18, 2023, where a technician discovered multiple images and videos of child sexual assault on a customer’s computer. Covington detectives were alerted and confirmed the computer was owned by Carter. A thorough … Read more

Covington Achieves Perfect Score for LGBTQ+ Inclusion for Third Consecutive Year

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Covington, KY — For the third consecutive year, Covington has achieved a perfect score of 100 on the Municipal Equality Index (MEI), underscoring its progressive stance on LGBTQ+ inclusion in community policies and services. The Human Rights Campaign, which is the nation’s largest advocacy group for LGBTQ+ rights, spearheads this annual assessment, gauging over 500 cities across the United States. The MEI evaluates various facets of municipal operations including non-discrimination laws, the municipality as an employer, the inclusiveness of city services, law enforcement relation with LGBTQ+ population, and overall city leadership on LGBTQ+ equality issues. … Read more