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Man who spent COVID relief money on $57K Pokemon card gets 3 years in prison
March 8, 2022 10:15 AM
DUBLIN, Ga. - A man who pleaded guilty to spending more than $57,000 in coronavirus relief money on a rare Pokemon card was sentenced to federal prison and must pay up nearly $100,000. Federal prosecutors in Georgia said Vinath Oudomsine, 31, will serve three years for wire fraud, and... more » -
Thieves targeting checks placed in mailboxes across Baton Rouge Play Video
February 11, 2022 10:13 AM
BATON ROUGE - United States Postal Service mailboxes are being targeted in a check-washing scheme that is now widespread in Baton Rouge. One man tells 2 On Your Side that a lot more needs to be done to protect the mail. As a small business owner, Jerry Mayer visits... more » -
Why residents in some states are getting a fourth stimulus check
September 30, 2021 11:04 AM
BATON ROUGE - Some states are alerting citizens that a fourth stimulus check is on the way, but Louisiana is not reportedly among the states who've made such an announcement. It's not that Louisiana has been left out of a federal stimulus program, as Congress has not confirmed the... more » -
Kitchen saga finally over after call to 2 On Your Side Play Video
March 18, 2021 6:00 PM
BATON ROUGE - It took a year and a call to 2 On Your Side to get a family's kitchen nightmare fixed. At the end of 2019, Johney McQuarter says his mother purchased a brand new refrigerator and it went out five months later. "It was frustrating and I... more » -
Repair company says it's owed thousands; businessman offers to settle Play Video
March 8, 2021 6:20 PM
BATON ROUGE - A man says he's owed thousands of dollars from a well-known businessman. Danny Tutt operates an air conditioning and heating repair company and says he's been shorted payment from jobs he worked months ago. Tutt says of the outstanding invoices, he's owed about $5,700. In... more » -
Cassidy not optimistic about bipartisan COVID relief bill Play Video
February 2, 2021 6:47 PM
WASHINGTON - Despite a two-hour meeting with Sen. Bill Cassidy and nine other members of the GOP, the White House says the price of President Biden’s COVID relief package has remained unchanged. “The size of the package was determined not for shock value but to address the dual crises... more » -
Hazard pay application back up after state website experienced technical issues Wednesday Play Video
July 10, 2020 8:05 PM
UPDATE: The governor announced the state is expected to reach its limit on applications by July 18. Read more here: https://www.wbrz.com/news/state-expected-to-hit-limit-on-coronavirus-hazard-pay-applications-by-saturday ***** BATON ROUGE - Workers eligible for COVID-19 hazard pay have had trouble accessing the state's online application Wednesday, hours after the application went live. The... more » -
Don't be too quick to toss that junk mail - millions of stimulus payments mailed in form of debit cards Play Video
May 28, 2020 5:35 PM
BATON ROUGE - Don't be too quick to throw away that junk mail, it could be your stimulus money. Nearly 4 million people are being sent their Economic Impact Payment in the form of a prepaid debit card. The debit card will come in a plain white envelope with... more » -
Woman receives someone else's stimulus money, wants to return to right person
May 22, 2020 6:00 PM
BATON ROUGE - As some people are still waiting for their stimulus checks to make it to them, one woman got her piece of mail but it isn't hers to spend. Aynn Murray was excited as she opened her mail Thursday. Her stimulus money finally arrived, or so she... more » -
Medical professional claims her boss' checks bounce, quits job Play Video
May 16, 2019 5:58 PM
LAFAYETTE - Some medical professionals say the doctor they work for can't afford to pay them. At least one employee told 2 On Your Side her checks bounce. The woman, who goes by Melody and did not want to be identified for our story, is a nurse practitioner and... more » -
Employees say home health provider not paying for services Play Video
January 4, 2019 7:02 PM
BATON ROUGE - Employees of a home care provider say they haven't been paid in three weeks. They tell 2 On Your Side's Brittany Weiss that this isn't the first time they've had problems getting their checks. Latrice Knox says she has bills to pay and a family to... more » -
Flooring mistake cleaned up following call to 2OYS Play Video
September 13, 2018 6:26 PM
PRAIRIEVILLE - Two years after a steam cleaning error, a woman is handed a check for her damages. Dianne Bryant had just finished remodeling her home when the August 2016 flood decided to test her patience. "The floor hadn't even set yet, here comes that flood," said Bryant.... more » -
Deposit oversight left property owner facing huge debt with sheriff's office Play Video
March 22, 2018 7:00 PM
BATON ROUGE - Fines have been piling up fast for one woman who says a $12,000 bank mistake is responsible for her property tax problems. Tired of fighting the issue, she called 2 On Your Side's Brittany Weiss to help her arrive at a conclusion. By the end of... more » -
Even contractors fed up with slow Restore LA process Play Video
January 10, 2018 7:19 PM
BATON ROUGE - Flood victims continue to express their frustration with Restore Louisiana. Many homeowners say they're waiting for paperwork to be approved in order to receive a check. For some, the process continues to be drawn-out. Baton Rouge contractors working to repair flood homes say they feel the... more » -
Firearms dealers say Feds stopped them from selling guns to Christmas shoppers Play Video
December 19, 2017 12:21 AM
PORT ALLEN- This past weekend was supposed to be one of the most profitable for Scott Roe, the owner of Spillway Sportsman off Highway 1. "Firearms sales are a huge push this time of year," Roe said. However, many of his Christmas shoppers left empty-handed because Roe could... more » -
State wrongly seized money from woman, 2 On Your Side got it back Play Video
July 19, 2017 6:14 PM
DENHAM SPRINGS - A woman who emailed 2 On Your Side is thankful she did. A serious mix-up at the state level cost her thousands of dollars. Rosie Blount says she's done everything by the book for years. Her late husband had a construction company, which she did all... more » -
Woman sought for cashing stolen $1,400 check
December 14, 2016 1:58 PM
BATON ROUGE – The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office is searching for a woman who cashed a check that was stolen from a vehicle burglary. The sheriff's office responded to the Regions Bank in the 8700 block of Siegen Lane on Dec. 12 in reference to a woman who... more » -
Craigslist sale too good to be true, warning to others Play Video
November 2, 2016 6:30 PM
ST. AMANT - There's a warning to watch out for online scams, especially ahead of the holidays. One man says his Craigslist ad produced a result that was too good to be true. John Ballard called 2 On Your Side to help others avoid becoming a victim. He put... more » -
FEMA reminds residents to check with officials before rebuilding
September 12, 2016 4:17 PM
BATON ROUGE – The Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness and FEMA are encouraging residents to check with local officials before starting to rebuild following last month's flood. As more financial assistance reaches flood victims, more people are beginning to repair the damages they sustained to their... more » -
How to mark yourself SAFE on Facebook
August 15, 2016 2:01 PM
BATON ROUGE - Facebook users living in areas affected by the severe flooding can now let their loved ones know that they are safe. The feature is only activated in serious events with possible loss of life. The safety check was activated during the Paris terror attacks as well... more »