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• Home repairs made, in works for victim in police chase that ended in crash Play Video

  April 1, 2024 3:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE - After a car being chased by police crashed into her home, 2 On Your Side helped Connie Bailey replace what was damaged and lost. Bailey was at home on March 10, 2024, when a car ran into her house and the one next door. It knocked... more »

• Transmission shop complaints continue, more customers contact 2 On Your Side Play Video

  January 16, 2024 5:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Some customers of a transmission shop on Florida Boulevard say the place is doing poor work and taking a long time to get the job done. Patsy Richardson says a couple of years ago she needed a new transmission for her 2005 Nissan. She brought her... more »

• MOVEBR sidewalk projects continue, contractor responsible for repairs prior to city signing off Play Video

  December 21, 2023 11:21 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Portions of a new sidewalk will have to be torn up and redone, but the City-Parish says the contractor will be responsible for the extra work and cost. The MOVEBR project along Elm Grove Garden Drive will enhance pedestrian mobility with sidewalks and ADA compliance, and... more »

• City working through ever-growing list of drainage repairs, homeowner waiting months for sinkhole fix Play Video

  December 18, 2023 3:24 PM

  UPDATE: This sinkhole was eventually repaired by the City-Parish at the end of February. BATON ROUGE - A sinkhole has caused all kinds of problems for one man who just wants his front yard back. Matt Barrow lives on Gibbens Road just north of Baton Rouge Metro Airport.... more »

• Utility claims company does 'bare minimum' to make repairs after pole falls on house Play Video

  October 26, 2023 4:47 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - A woman's home damaged by an AT&T transformer has been repaired months after it fell through her roof. Christine Sloan contacted 2 On Your Side late last year. A Penske truck driving through her neighborhood in Denham Springs ran into a wire pulling it down and... more »

• Weekend closures planned on Jefferson Highway at Ascension-EBR parish line

  August 25, 2023 1:44 PM

  State highway officials have planned multiple weekend closures at the Bayou Manchac Bridge to allow for maintenance work. The roadwork is planned to start this weekend, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The next closure will occur at those same times on Sept. 9 and... more »

• DOTD says East Baton Rouge owes state nearly $1M for damage caused by city worker Play Video

  July 21, 2023 6:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The state has submitted a claim to the East Baton Rouge Metro Council seeking nearly $1 million to recoup the cost of damage to a state highway that was caused by a city-parish worker. The $990,428 settlement claim will be introduced next week, with a full... more »

• Pool company a no-show following repair requests Play Video

  June 1, 2023 5:29 PM

  DARROW - A man paid his pool company in full for a job last fall. The problem is he cannot get that company to come back out to make repairs. Looking back on it, Todd Couvillion says there were some red flags. He was warned about the communication issues... more »

• Broken sidewalk could be homeowner's responsibility to fix, according to city-parish ordinance Play Video

  February 10, 2023 2:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man sought help from the city-parish about a broken sidewalk in front of his home and now says that the parish is telling him to either make the repairs himself, or face a fine. A few months ago, Dolen Dunn called the city about his... more »

• Woman fears body shop didn't repair her wrecked vehicle to meet insurance company's specifications Play Video

  September 1, 2022 3:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A woman is trying to sort out what happened to her car after she took it to a repair shop following an accident. Lyntorius Moore says the shop didn't follow the list of approved repairs from her insurance company, and instead gave her back a vehicle... more »

• Driveway entrance replaced following call to 2 On Your Side Play Video

  July 1, 2022 4:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE - An entrance to a condominium community off of Jefferson Highway in Baton Rouge was in need of some repairs. The Homeowner's Association had been trying for years to get help and recently contacted 2 On Your Side. The issue dates back about seven years, and Jennifer... more »

• Repeat flooders using lessons from 2016 as another recovery effort begins Play Video

  May 24, 2021 10:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Cluttered curbs and piles of debris dotting driveways tell the story of last Monday's flooding. For Shawana Taylor-Walker, it's a story she knows all too well. "Is it inconvenient," Taylor-Walker asks herself. "Yes, it is. Is it going to be stressful? Yes, it is. But I'm... more »

• Biden approves federal aid request for Louisiana after winter storm

  March 9, 2021 12:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Those impacted by last month's winter weather may now be eligible to receive federal aid through FEMA . President Joe Biden's staff announced Tuesday that the White House approved Governor John Bel Edwards' major disaster request, weeks after the winter storm that swept through southeast Louisiana... more »

• Fence replaced following 2 On Your Side inquiry about electrical repairs Play Video

  November 13, 2020 6:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Entergy has been busy this hurricane season, restoring power to thousands of people. But one woman, who lost power during a storm says the way Entergy went about restoring power in her neighborhood is unacceptable. Helen Fox normally wouldn't hurt a fly, but she's a woman... more »

• Boil advisory issued for Roseland

  June 16, 2020 11:19 AM

  ROSELAND - As of Tuesday, 9:30 a.m., the town of Roseland has been placed under a boil water advisory. Mayor Wanda McCoy issued the advisory as the town's water supply system is currently undergoing repairs in association with an investigation carried out by the Louisiana Department of Health and... more »

• Woman mailed speeding tickets while car is being repaired at auto shop Play Video

  August 20, 2019 6:27 PM

  BAKER - After learning there is an issue with her car, Joyce Williams hired what she thought was a reliable person to do the work. Now almost two months later, she doesn't have her car and she's wrapped up in a couple of traffic tickets. Near the end of... more »

• School makes repairs, parent concerns still stand Play Video

  March 21, 2019 7:58 PM

  SLAUGHTER - In September 2018, some parents reached out to 2 On Your Side regarding the condition of the school their children attend in East Feliciana Parish. The parents were concerned Slaughter Elementary School was falling apart and nothing was being done to make it better. "The safety hazards... more »

• A tough lesson: woman in debt after loaning card to contractor Play Video

  July 16, 2018 7:23 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - A woman is stuck with thousands of dollars in credit card debt after she tells 2 On Your Side she was duped by her contractor. Dianne Glascock says she willingly handed over her Home Depot credit card to Axl Escobar, who was working to repair her... more »

• Congregation praying for pothole help Play Video

  February 20, 2018 6:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A church is facing a large obstacle:there's a deep pothole that stretches the width of the road and cars cannot pass. Recently, the church's calls for help took a turn, which is why the pastor called 2 On Your Side. Liberty Deaf Assembly of God... more »

• BREC making needed repairs to Olympia Stadium Play Video

  July 28, 2017 10:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Thousands of taxpayer dollars are being put into fixing up Olympia Stadium. Construction crews are working around the clock to have the stadium ready before the start of football season. "They had to go in re-pour some concrete, shore up other sections, and the paint... more »

• Repairs for three flood-damaged schools to be completed this summer

  July 18, 2017 11:13 PM

  LIVINGSTON - Repairs at three campuses damaged by the August 2016 flood will be completed before the start of the 2017-2018 school year, according to Livingston Parish Public Schools Superintendent Rick Wentzel. The three campuses, Freshwater Elementary and Northside Elementary in Denham Springs, and Springfield High School will be... more »

• Parts of I-10 east to close for first weekend of June

  May 23, 2017 11:02 AM

  SORRENTO – Both eastbound lanes on I-10 will be closed for the first weekend of June. According to DOTD, the closure will start Friday, June 2 at 9 p.m. and will last until 5 a.m. Monday, June 5 where I-10 intersects with Airline Highway. The closure is needed to... more »

• Contractor admits spending elderly customer's money, arrested

  May 6, 2017 12:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A Mississippi contractor was arrested after he admitted spending over $2,000 an elderly person gave him to complete repairs. According to arrest records, on April 20, a deputy with the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office was informed of the case. The victim, who is over... more »

• UPDATE: O'Neal Lane bridge over Jones Creek reopens Saturday

  February 21, 2017 3:43 PM

  UPDATE: DOTD announced Friday that the bridge on O'Neal Lane over Jones Creek will reopen to traffic at 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 29. Officials warned that there is still construction happening in the area. Original Story below: BATON ROUGE – Traffic officials announced Tuesday that the... more »

• Charges refused against contractor accused of fraud

  February 10, 2017 4:51 PM

  UPDATE: District Attorney Ricky Babin said charges against Gregory Gager have been refused and his bond was returned. Babin said the there was not enough evidence to pursue charges. Original story from Feb. 10, 2017: ASCENSION PARISH – A South Carolina contractor was arrested for fraud... more »

• 2 On Your Side gets man motor replacement for broken down car Play Video

  January 26, 2017 7:03 PM

  LIVINGSTON - A man's car broke down weeks after he bought it from Carmax and the warranty company said it wouldn't pay for the repairs. Stephen Parks says his car needs a new motor. He bought the 2012 Kia Forte at the end of August. Parks and his wife... more »

• Homeowner tired of patchwork on street, wants permanent fix Play Video

  January 24, 2017 5:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A homeowner says her street is full of holes and patches. She's been searching for a permanent fix to smooth out the drive. Josephine Washington has lived on Shelley Street for 36 years. After calling on the City-Parish too many times to count, she called 2... more »

• Parts of Bluebonnet Blvd to be closed on Jan. 14

  January 12, 2017 4:31 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Parts of Bluebonnet Boulevard will be closed on Saturday due to water line repairs. According to the Department of Transportation and Development, Bluebonnet will be closed in the northbound direction at World Ministry Avenue. The closure will be from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Jan.... more »

• Denham Springs High campus repairs to be complete by Jan. 5 Play Video

  December 1, 2016 6:23 PM

  LIVINGSTON – Workers are putting in their last efforts to finish the repairs of five Livingston Parish schools that were flooded during August. After three months of restoring and rebuilding, progress has been made. "We're working on a temporary fix which would include putting the flooring back in, putting doors... more »

• Officials report 8,000 homes repaired through Shelter at Home

  November 18, 2016 12:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE – State officials report that almost 8,000 homes have been repaired through the Shelter at Home Program following August’s historic flooding. “We are vigorously attempting to bring families back to their homes by the holidays,” a statement released Friday said. Officials report that another 1,900 homes... more »

• FEMA offering free tips for repairing post-flood homes

  October 31, 2016 11:20 AM

  BATON ROUGE – FEMA is offering free information at area home-improvement stores about repairing or rebuilding homes damaged in the August flood. Representatives will answer questions and offer home-improvement tips to prevent and lessen damage from disasters. Most of the information is aimed at people who prefer "do-it-yourself"... more »

• More than 5,000 homes receive repairs through Shelter at Home program

  October 27, 2016 11:15 AM

  BATON ROUGE – More than 5,000 homes have received temporary repairs through the Shelter at Home program, the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness announced. A total of 5,195 homes have been completed and another 4,480 repairs are taking place with 21,552 people signed up for the... more »

• City-Parish urging residents to check contractors are licensed

  October 14, 2016 9:55 AM

  BATON ROUGE – City-Parish officials are urging residents to use licensed contractors and to check their credentials before they perform their construction work as repairs and rebuilding are in full swing following the August flood. To determine whether or not a contractor is licensed, residents can go to the... more »

• More than 800 Central flood-damaged homes gone unreported Play Video

  October 13, 2016 10:04 PM

  CENTRAL - Central has posted a list of 800 homes with damage worth more than 50 percent of the value of their home, gone without being reported to various government agencies. Two months after the flood, some homeowners say there are various reasons they have not reported the damage to... more »

• Ascension rental properties can receive FEMA assistance for lease and repair

  October 6, 2016 10:18 AM

  ASCENSION PARISH – Rental properties in Ascension Parish can now receive FEMA assistance for lease and repairs. FEMA's "Multi-Lease and Repair Program" offers direct temporary housing assistance to eligible applicants who are unable to receive housing assistance due to lack of resources. "Because there is such a shortage... more »

• Twin Oaks Elementary works to repair damage from flood Play Video

  August 31, 2016 7:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Major restoration is under way at 12 East Baton Rouge schools that were impacted by the recent flood, but Twin Oaks Elementary is on the fast track to get students back as soon as possible. The elementary school received a foot and a half of flood... more »

• Ascension Parish waives permit fees for flood damage repairs

  August 29, 2016 4:59 PM

  GONZALES – Ascension Parish President Kenny Matassa announced that parish residents and business owners who are repairing damage from the flood will not be charged for a permit. "If you've had flood damage and you have work to do that does require a permit, there will be no charge... more »

• Denham Springs sets guidelines for building repair permits

  August 23, 2016 9:14 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - The City of Denham Springs released a statement regarding permits for repairs to structures following the recent flood events. City officials reminded everyone that the first step in the process is to remove all wet materials and let the building dry out. After “gutting” the structure,... more »

• Crews inspect State Capitol ahead of exterior repair project

  June 20, 2016 3:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A team spent Monday afternoon inspecting the Louisiana State Capitol’s exterior as part of an ongoing waterproofing project. Officials said they’ve yet to establish a timeframe for reopening the front of the building where the most substantial portions of the work will need to be completed.... more »

• Livingston Parish street repairs in second phase Play Video

  June 14, 2016 6:56 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS – A series of roads in Denham Springs are soon to get a face lift. Residents of Denham Springs say that the streets are not only bad in the parish, but dangerous for drivers. "If you come through it'll mess up your front end, it's just ridiculous," Paul... more »

• Southern football player among students wanting to fund infrastucture, not campus beautification Play Video

  March 16, 2016 11:31 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Southern University students are concerned about funding a project designed to "beautify" the campus, while other parts of the grounds are still in need of repair. Jaguar running-back Lenard Tillery, is among the critics of "The Gateway Project." He wrote an opinion piece criticizing the plan ,... more »

• 144-year-old church gets major repairs Play Video

  December 3, 2015 6:29 PM

  BAYOU GOULA - St. Paul Church is coming back to life. Built in 1871, the historical landmark was damaged during Hurricane Gustav in 2008. That prompted the Friends of St. Paul Church Organization to get working on putting together a comeback for the church. Wednesday, workers reinstalled the... more »