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Posted 7:01 AM 9/11/2026 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — The city of Baton Rouge tore down a condemned house earlier this week that 2 On Your Side reported on in August.

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Posted 5:58 PM 9/10/2026 by Brittany Weiss

WALKER — Once upon a time, Carla Lefeaux fed a raccoon. Now, two years later, about 40 raccoons come to visit her each night demanding snacks. 

You might be thinking, just stop feeding the raccoons, Carla! Lefeaux says she's tried.

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Posted 7:47 PM 9/9/2026 by Brittany Weiss

BATON ROUGE — A house on North Afton Parkway in the Melrose Place neighborhood in Baton Rouge could be going on the market soon, according to various online real estate marketplaces. But neighbors tell 2 On Your Side that what's being shown online isn't exactly what they see in person.

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Posted 8:55 PM 9/8/2026 by Brittany Weiss

WATSON - A church in Livingston Parish is considering buying a piece of property near it. On that property are over 40 mobile homes. One of the mobile home owners reached out to 2 On Your Side, fearing what's next.

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Posted 5:55 PM 9/4/2026 by Brittany Weiss

ROBERT — For many, spam text messages and phone calls are part of everyday life. One woman in Tangipahoa Parish replied after receiving a spam text message, and it ended up costing her thousands of dollars. 

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Posted 8:28 PM 9/2/2026 by Brittany Weiss

BATON ROUGE - Along North Boulevard in Baton Rouge, there is a block with several large empty buildings that have remained vacant for years. 

"You think they want to live across the street from this thing?"

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Posted 6:28 PM 8/28/2026 by Brittany Weiss

BATON ROUGE - A man is at odds with his civic association after putting up a fence in the front yard for the dog. Ron Atwood tells 2 On Your Side he didn't know there were HOA rules against it; now he's navigating an expensive ordeal.

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Posted 6:01 PM 8/27/2026 by Brittany Weiss

BATON ROUGE — Last week, a car repair shop closed its doors on Jefferson Highway. One woman reached out to 2 On Your Side because her van, which had been at the shop, is missing.

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Posted 6:44 PM 8/26/2026 by Brittany Weiss

BATON ROUGE - A new type of blight affecting a house off South Harrells Ferry Road in Baton Rouge. Neighbors say the home has been abandoned for years, and now it's emitting a smell and attracting rodents.

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Posted 7:11 PM 8/24/2026 by Brittany Weiss

ST. GEORGE - A dirt pit sits between neighborhoods off Hoo Shoo Too Road in St. George. Some residents are speaking with 2 On Your Side about the construction work, saying it's dusty and loud. 

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Posted 6:59 PM 8/21/2026 by Brittany Weiss

GONZALES — Surveillance video caught one man by surprise when he saw his recycling bin dumped into the garbage truck. The situation is especially annoying because he pays extra for recycling. 

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Posted 9:55 PM 8/20/2026 by Brittany Weiss

BATON ROUGE - Old furniture, tires, and trash litter a front yard along Ponderosa Drive in Baton Rouge. A resident reached out to 2 On Your Side, concerned about how long it's been sitting there and what it might mean for the neighborhood.

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Posted 2:18 PM 8/20/2026 by Brittany Weiss

BATON ROUGE — The City of Baton Rouge is actively working with the homeless population along Florida Boulevard. In one area, there's a health clinic surrounded by abandoned properties. Clinic officials have reached out to WBRZ, asking for more help to keep their patients and employees (More)

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Posted 11:55 AM 8/18/2026 by Brittany Weiss

ST. AMANT - On Thursday, people representing the Louisiana State Fire Marshal's Office and multiple companies met at a property in St. Amant to discuss reported issues with the installation of the mobile home. 

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