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Paramedic fighting claim denial after coverage isn't adjusted following deployment
Posted 5:51 PM 11/6/2025 by Brittany Weiss
DENHAM SPRINGS - After he was involved in a car accident in October, Justin Crochet says State Farm is denying his claim because the insurance agent allegedly failed to adjust his coverage after his military deployment.
For months, Crochet has been driving around thinking he had full (More)
11/5/2025
Utility company delays removal of sparking tree, action taken after call to 2 On Your Side
Posted 9:04 AM 11/6/2025 by Brittany Weiss
LIVINGSTON - On a windy night, Michele Rogers watched as sparks flew from a tree in her backyard. The tree had grown around power lines, causing them to rub against the bark. Sometimes, it would cause a small fire in the tree.
"I was worried if the tree did catch on fire that it (More)
11/4/2025
Car lot owner on Plank Road looking for help with culvert failure
Posted 6:31 PM 11/4/2025 by Brittany Weiss
BATON ROUGE - A sinkhole forming in a parking lot along Plank Road. It's just south of Thomas Road in Baton Rouge. The business owner tells 2 On Your Side the finger-pointing has been going on for several years, and she's looking for answers.
On Site Autos has been operating since 1999. (More)...
11/3/2025
After building materials delivered to wrong house, flooring remains missing
Posted 5:22 PM 11/3/2025 by Brittany Weiss
PORT ALLEN - One woman is taking on a home improvement project and plans to renovate her kitchen and patio, and install a new roof. But her DIY hit an unexpected snag when some of her building materials went missing.
It's been two weeks since Develyn Nelson purchased items from Lowe's. She (More)
10/28/2025
Truck owner requests refund when repairs take longer than quoted time
Posted 7:06 PM 10/28/2025 by Brittany Weiss
BATON ROUGE - When Lee Nguyen's husband was involved in a car accident earlier this year, they knew they needed to repairs done quickly for the work they do around their home.
They contacted several body shops and agreed to have it towed to Al and Grandson's Paint and Body Shop on South (More)
10/24/2025
'Piecemakers' sewing group makes quilts for those in need
Posted 8:15 AM 10/25/2025 by Brittany Weiss
WATSON - A group of inspiring people meet every Wednesday to stitch together beautiful pieces of fabric. They make quilts and call themselves the Piecemakers.
"Like a piece of quilt," said Miss Annie, who has been with the group since the beginning.
The group meets weekly at (More)
10/25/2025
Grieving mom hires contractor for dream project, materials paid for missing
Posted 10:30 PM 10/25/2025 by Brittany Weiss
BAKER - Adding an extra room and en suite to her Baker home was a dream LaWanda Young shared with her son, Justin Howard. They often discussed it to make more room for Howard's younger brother.
Sadly, Howard (More)
10/20/2025
After dropped from policy because of dog, woman receives refund check
Posted 6:45 PM 10/20/2025 by Brittany Weiss
CENTRAL - After being dropped by her homeowner's insurance over a pet dog, one woman got the refund she's been waiting for.
Wanda Tays reached out to 2 On Your Side in September after (More)
10/17/2025
Months after driving school closes, reimbursements finally on their way
Posted 4:31 AM 10/17/2025 by Brittany Weiss
BATON ROUGE - The Office of Motor Vehicles says people waiting on reimbursement from a driving school will soon be getting their money back.
Trinity Driving School closed its doors in May, without warning, after 27 years of serving the Baton Rouge community. (More)...
10/15/2025
Baton Rouge community helps woman whose car caught fire on the interstate
Posted 7:44 PM 10/15/2025 by Brittany Weiss
BATON ROUGE - A week ago, Tiffany Jeff was having a tough time after she poured her savings into a car that caught fire on the interstate; Baton Rouge saw that story and made things happen.
Jeff paid $4,700 out of her savings for this vehicle that she bought as-is out of a used car lot. (More)...
10/13/2025
Sinkhole repairs made, city identifies dozens more 'in progress'
Posted 5:06 AM 10/14/2025 by Brittany Weiss
BATON ROUGE - A sinkhole forming along a concrete-lined canal was repaired over the summer following a 2 On Your Side report. Bridget Lee has been calling the city since March 2023 about the hole that had formed in her backyard.
"I don't have a sinkhole anymore, it's gone," she said.
(More)...10/10/2025
Woman duped by elaborate banking scam, claims bank didn't help stop scheme in progress
Posted 5:58 PM 10/10/2025 by Brittany Weiss
PRAIRIEVILLE - A sophisticated banking scam involving Chase Bank and Zelle has been making headlines for several years. It recently cost one Ascension Parish woman $1,900.
Tara Warrior was duped by someone who claimed to be helping her stop a fraudulent payment when, in reality, they (More)
10/8/2025
After spending savings on used car, family escapes burning vehicle 11 days later
Posted 11:31 AM 10/9/2025 by Brittany Weiss
BATON ROUGE - A single mom is struggling to make ends meet after her SUV caught fire on the interstate last month.
Tiffany Jeff said her liability insurance didn't cover the incident. She spent her savings on a used car on Sept. 9. On Sept. 20, the car caught fire and was a total loss.
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