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• Man calls post office response 'concerning' after no mail delivery in neighborhood for three days Play Video

  February 23, 2024 5:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE - One man contacted 2 On Your Side after he says the post office didn't take his concerns seriously and fears the rules and protocols were not followed. On February 9, Ray Acardo didn't get his mail. According to the Informed Delivery app, he was expecting two... more »

• Months after theft ring targeted Baton Rouge mailboxes, similar crimes reported in St. Tammany Parish

  June 2, 2022 4:11 PM

  ST. TAMMANY PARISH - Officials are warning residents of a surge in bank fraud cases stemming from mail thefts in St. Tammany, months after similar crimes plagued the Baton Rouge area . The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office said criminals are targeting blue mail collection boxes outside post offices.... more »

• WANTED: Man burglarized Ascension post office, stole packages

  March 14, 2022 1:38 PM

  DUPLESSIS - Deputies are looking for a man who broke into a post office and made off with several stolen packages. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said the crime happened late Friday night at the post office along LA 621. Surveillance cameras appeared to show the man entering the... more »

• Amazon worker and neighborhood kids enjoy playful game of basketball Play Video

  March 21, 2021 4:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE - An Amazon worker and three middle school boys enjoyed a friendly game of basketball over the weekend. WBRZ received a heartfelt video from an unknown homeowner of three 7th grade boys who play basketball for Saint Aloysius and an Amazon employee playing basketball on a beautiful... more »

• Biden unveils $1.9T plan to stem virus and steady economy

  January 14, 2021 4:59 PM

  WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden is unveiling a $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan Thursday to turn the tide on the pandemic, speeding up the vaccine rollout and providing financial help to individuals, states and local governments and businesses struggling with the prolonged economic fallout. Called the “American Rescue... more »

• Baton Rouge business complex consistently without mail Play Video

  January 7, 2021 6:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Tenants at a business complex in Baton Rouge say their mail delivery is nonexistent when their usual mail carrier is off work or reassigned. It's an issue that predates the pandemic and the latest stint persuaded tenants to contact 2 On Your Side. "We haven't gotten... more »

• USPS suggests sending your packages early this holiday season

  November 27, 2020 1:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE - With most US citizens using Zoom to gather with extended family members and beloved friends during the 2020 holiday season, the United Postal Service (USPS) is expecting that an unusually large number of holiday gifts will be sent by mail. For this reason, USPS is not... more »

• USPS suspends retail delivery services in parts of Louisiana Wednesday

  October 28, 2020 12:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE – United States Postal Service is temporarily suspending operations in certain areas of southeast Louisiana due to Hurricane Zeta. The USPS explained that operations at all post offices within ZIP codes starting with the following numbers will be suspended Wednesday, Oct. 28: -700 -701 ... more »

• Local mail dilemma could have solution; neighbors meet with postmaster Play Video

  October 13, 2020 5:59 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - A neighborhood at odds with the post office met with USPS leaders Tuesday morning to help find a solution to their problems. Last week , 2 On Your Side met with Tye Legleu about his concerns over safety and security. Tuesday morning, Legleu along with most... more »

• Subdivision moves mailboxes, USPS says it's not delivering their mail Play Video

  October 6, 2020 6:46 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - People living along a private drive moved their mailboxes, and now the United States Postal Service is refusing to deliver their mail. Fourteen houses make up the subdivision developed along Matherne Place Drive, a private gravel road in Denham Springs. Matherne Place Drive intersects with Dunn... more »

• Overnight mail dump caught on home security camera Play Video

  August 13, 2020 10:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Mick Dubuis and his neighbors were sound asleep early Thursday when a sedan moved through his cul-de-sac. Just before 3 a.m., a passenger dropped mail out the window of the car before driving away. Dubuis saw the mess when he got up and went out... more »

• Mail troubles popping up for Baton Rouge residents Play Video

  July 8, 2020 6:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Residents are calling 2 On Your Side about mail delivery issues in their neighborhood. The calls are coming from areas that receive mail from the Istrouma and Old Hammond post offices. Leanne Muse lives on Ontario Street in Baton Rouge and says she hasn't received her... more »

• More mail dumped as garbage found in Baton Rouge Play Video

  March 12, 2019 6:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A property manager says they found a bag full of mail left for garbage. Debbie Henning manages several units as a realtor at Sherwood Forest Townhomes off S. Flannery Road in Baton Rouge. Henning tells 2 On Your Side the property has seen some illegal... more »

• Customers report lost packages tied to Baton Rouge Amazon warehouse Play Video

  November 21, 2018 2:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Area Amazon customers have reported issues with the online retailer this week, WBRZ has learned. Amazon recently opened a warehouse in Baton Rouge and has added a fleet of exclusive delivery vans to get packages to customers. The vans have been seen lined up at the... more »

• Postman facing rare federal charge in Baton Rouge for not delivering mail Play Video

  November 15, 2018 10:25 AM

  BATON ROUGE – A mail carrier is facing a federal indictment on charges he did not deliver nearly 600 pieces of mail earlier this year. Deandre Cosby was indicted Wednesday, WBRZ learned, for unlawful delay or destruction of mail by a postal service employee. The indictment was handed up... more »

• USPS investigating mail found in storm drain Play Video

  July 20, 2018 6:49 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A U.S. Postal Worker is accused of kicking addressed mail into a storm drain. The alleged incident happened in the Broadmoor area of Baton Rouge near Sharp Road and Old Hammond Hwy. A resident living on Heatherview Ct. says she witnessed it happening Saturday around noon.... more »

• Woman's shipping problem resolved after 2 On Your Side report Play Video

  April 6, 2018 7:20 PM

  UPDATE: The post master spoke with Kortering this week and says she's committed to getting the package sent off. All forms were filled out Monday and the package was shipped once again, free of charge. ***** GONZALES - A woman has been trying to mail a package... more »

• Postal Service anticipating busy week of deliveries Play Video

  December 19, 2017 6:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Millions of packages are being shipped to their destinations this holiday season. The United States Postal Service expects to process and deliver three billion pieces of First-Class Mail this week. It also expects to deliver nearly 200 million packages this week. To keep up with the... more »

• Money Carlo match-to-win mailer misleading to consumers Play Video

  December 12, 2017 7:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE - In the last few days, mailers advertising big prizes have shown up in thousands of Baton Rouge mailboxes. One man thought he won a brand new ATV but tells 2 On Your Side he was offered a different, much smaller prize. "We won," Cleveland Johnson said.... more »

• Baton Rouge residents experiencing mail delivery issues Play Video

  December 6, 2017 12:01 AM

  BATON ROUGE- Several people in the Iberville Terrace neighborhood of Baton Rouge say they haven't had their mail delivered since Saturday. "As taxpayers, we're paying for the mail to be delivered on time and when it's not it can cost us late fees," said resident Steven Malin. He's been... more »

• Speeding mail carrier asked to slow down, stops delivering mail Play Video

  September 11, 2017 6:46 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - A woman says her mail is being held hostage by the postal service and she's been having trouble contacting someone about the issue. For the past week, Courtney Cook has not been receiving mail. On Friday, a U.S. Postal Inspector left a card on her front... more »

• Plumbing company sends lien notices to flood victims Play Video

  January 18, 2017 6:56 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - Some people still rebuilding after the flood are getting a disturbing letter in the mail. They're being threatened with a property lien. It's been mailed to a few dozen "FEMA Recipients," or people with manufactured housing units. The letter is from a plumbing company in Shreveport,... more »

• Post Office Christmas delivery deadline is Friday Play Video

  December 20, 2016 11:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE- The deadline to pay first-class prices for Christmas present deliveries passed Tuesday. However, people willing to pay extra still have a few days left. Wednesday is the last day letters and packages can be mailed with the United States Postal Service with its Priority Mail service. And... more »

• Denham Springs temporary post office offers 24-hour pickup service

  September 8, 2016 4:47 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS – Denham Springs residents now have access to 24-hour pickup service for P.O. box mail at the temporary postal office. P.O. Box pickup is now available 24 hours a day for seven days a week at the temporary Denham Springs post office that has been set up... more »

• Postal Service updates returning mail service

  August 30, 2016 5:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Postal officials say they’ve made significant progress in restoring mail service to residents of the Capital Area following recent historic flooding. The Postal Service says huge strides have been made each day with USPS continuing to make progress toward ensuring customers receive timely, efficient and reliable... more »

• Mail pick-up location for Denham Springs residents changes

  August 24, 2016 2:02 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS – Denham Springs residents with the 70726 zip code who were impacted by the recent flood no longer have to pick up their mail at the Baton Rouge Mail Processing Plant, located on Bluebonnet Road. Instead, residents are advised to go to the Denham Springs Post Office... more »

• Post Office resumes delivery service to some in Denham Springs

  August 18, 2016 4:11 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - The Postal Service says people who live on accessible roads in Denham Springs can expect mail delivery to resume as soon as Thursday. Customers in the 70706 zip code were directed to pick up their mail at the Baton Rouge Mail Processing Plant on Bluebonnet Road... more »

• Residents asked to go to alternate postal offices

  August 16, 2016 6:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The United States Postal Office is notifying residents affected by the recent flooding, to go to alternate post offices to get their mail. Residents are asked to go to the postal office located at 8101 Bluebonnet Boulevard. Below is a list of impacted post offices in the... more »