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Property floods for third time in five months, parish work was supposed to be done by now Play Video
February 6, 2023 4:30 PM
BATON ROUGE - One man has flooded three times in five months. Now he's considering doing the parish's work himself. Edmund Greene purchased a building with four rental condominiums in 2021. They're located along S. Flannery Road in the Sherwood Forest area. The condos had a history of flooding,... more » -
Crime cameras helped solve brazen theft in Sherwood Forest area; fee up for renewal Play Video
November 21, 2022 4:20 PM
BATON ROUGE - On the Dec. 10 ballot, residents living in Sherwood Forest will vote on its crime district renewal fee. Neighborhood cameras and license plate readers were purchased by the crime district and help Baton Rouge police solve crimes. Ed Greene lives in Sherwood Forest and is a... more » -
Large erosion, drainage project wrapping up following 2 On Your Side report Play Video
July 20, 2022 4:42 PM
BATON ROUGE - A busted drainage pipe causing major erosion, sinking sidewalks, and street flooding has been repaired. Last month, 2 On Your Side reported about the issue in Sherwood Forest and Wednesday learned the project was so big it required repairs in several locations. Greg Arthur says... more » -
Creek washout meant to be repaired last year now affecting residents' yards Play Video
June 16, 2022 2:18 PM
BATON ROUGE - A broken drainage pipe is causing major erosion that's affecting two properties in East Baton Rouge Parish. It's been growing for about five years. The hole is being washed out when it rains and water drains to and through Jones Creek. It's eating up all sorts... more » -
Neighborhood sinkhole repaired day after 2 On Your Side story Play Video
June 16, 2022 10:44 AM
BATON ROUGE - The parish has been quick to respond to a sinkhole that was worrying people in Sherwood Forest. Crews started repairing the problem on Voohries Drive the day after our story aired about it last week . A contracted crew found a leaking pipe and made repairs.... more » -
Large sinkhole swallowing sidewalk, neighbors fear road is next Play Video
June 7, 2022 3:38 PM
BATON ROUGE - A large sinkhole has opened up above a box culvert bridge in Sherwood Forest. It's so bad, neighbors are worried it'll cause the road to cave in and contacted 2 On Your Side. "I'm afraid the street's going to fall in," Joel Thibodeaux said. "It doesn't... more » -
Collapsed concrete has caused decade of concerns in Baton Rouge neighborhood Play Video
May 11, 2022 2:21 PM
UPDATE: Thursday, the City-Parish was quick to respond. Heavy machinery helped to dig out debris from Lively Bayou, unblocking the path of water flow. The parish still plans to address a collapsed concrete panel, but says the integrity of the structure is sound. BATON ROUGE - Some residents living... more » -
Subdivisions joining BRPD Real Time Crime Center Play Video
February 16, 2022 3:17 PM
BATON ROUGE - For the last 10 months, the Baton Rouge Police Department has been monitoring and working with crime cameras in Sherwood Forest. More and more cameras are playing a role in police work. There are now 16 cameras and license plate readers - one at every entrance... more » -
Ten years in the making, canal sinkhole finally fixed Play Video
June 28, 2021 6:52 PM
BATON ROUGE - It's a story 10 years in the making. That's how long a woman has been dealing with a sinkhole in her backyard. A call to 2 On Your Side finally got it fixed. Over the last 10 years, Mechele Evans has reported the problem spot in... more » -
After 2 years, BRPD says it has exhausted all leads in Nessa Hartley's murder Play Video
January 13, 2021 6:38 PM
BATON ROUGE- This week marks two years since Janessa Hartley was gunned down in the driveway of a home in Sherwood Forest as she dropped a friend off who was celebrating her birthday. Two long years later, and Baton Rouge Police are no closer to solving her murder. In... more » -
Drive-thru food distribution for Sherwood Forest, Broadmoor residents set for Friday
October 2, 2020 6:31 AM
BATON ROUGE - A drive-thru food distribution event for residents of the Sherwood Forest and Broadmoor neighborhoods is scheduled to take place Friday. Families in need will be provided with one box of food in addition to assistance with voter registration. All guests are required to wear masks... more » -
Sherwood Forest seeks city-parish approval for cameras at neighborhood entrances Play Video
September 2, 2020 8:54 AM
BATON ROUGE - In January of 2019 a beloved teacher and mother of three was shot to death on a relatively quiet street in the Sherwood Forest neighborhood; shocked and grieving, the community then stepped up its efforts to obtain security equipment for their area. Even before Nessa Hartley's... more » -
Broadmoor United Methodist Church targeted by arsonist, authorities investigate Play Video
April 1, 2020 5:46 AM
BATON ROUGE - A local church was damaged during a fire set by an arsonist early Wednesday morning. Officials with the Baton Rouge Fire Department say they were dispatched to Broadmoor United Methodist Church on Mollylea Drive shortly after midnight. Upon arriving, first responders saw flames coming from... more » -
Long-sought cameras one step closer to becoming a reality in Sherwood Forest Play Video
February 25, 2020 11:14 PM
BATON ROUGE - On any given afternoon, traffic can be heavy on Sherwood Forest Boulevard. Other than that, the Sherwood Forest neighborhood is relatively quiet. "Used to not have any problems here," Greg Bradley said. "It was quiet." Bradley has lived in the... more » -
Weight limits concerning residents living along busy Baton Rouge boulevard Play Video
February 7, 2020 7:20 PM
BATON ROUGE - Trucks carrying too much weight for a posted road limit is a constant concern for Tom Mixson. "You are violating my home," he said. "They've been warned, they've been cited, and they're still doing it." Mixson has lived on Sherwood Forest between Florida Blvd. and... more » -
Thursday night lane closure, traffic signal outage planned this week Play Video
January 28, 2020 4:28 PM
BATON ROUGE - A busy intersection will have varying traffic signal outages later this week as crews make repairs to the signal system. The intersection impacted is the Siegen/Sherwood Forest area. Certain signals at the intersection won't be functioning from 7:30 p.m. Thursday to 5 a.m. Friday. ... more » -
Flooding concerns at helm of proposed neighborhood Play Video
November 12, 2019 5:54 PM
BATON ROUGE - A Planning and Zoning meeting stands between a neighborhood's concerns and proposed residential development. There are about 78 acres of land for sale in Sherwood Forest north of Jones Creek. The old Sherwood Forest Country Club has had the eye of developer Art Lancaster for a... more » -
Police no closer to arresting killer one month after beloved woman's murder Play Video
February 21, 2019 5:41 PM
BATON ROUGE- One month and six days have passed since Nessa Hartley was gunned down in the driveway of her friend's Sherwood Forest home. Thursday, Baton Rouge Police told WBRZ they are no closer to arresting the person responsible. "In this case it happened at night so there weren't a... more » -
Five ABC board members in Baton Rouge violated attendance policy Play Video
May 10, 2018 12:23 AM
BATON ROUGE - More than half of the Alcohol Beverage Control board members for East Baton Rouge Parish were replaced Wednesday night because they violated the board's attendance policy. Five of the nine members had not attended at least 75 percent of the meetings in 2017 as is required. ... more » -
Intersection of Airline and Siegen to undergo maintenance Sunday morning
August 16, 2017 6:35 PM
BATON ROUGE - Traffic signals on Airline Highway near Siegen Lane will flash early Sunday morning for repairs. The repairs will take place from 6:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Louisiana State Police will be at the site to control traffic. Louisiana DOTD says drivers should expect moderate... more » -
City-Parish fixes sinkhole following 2 On Your Side report
May 25, 2017 3:24 PM
BATON ROUGE - The sound of heavy machinery working next to Stephenie Horton's home this morning was music to her ears. "I can rest easy knowing that it's taken care of," said Horton. "I'm not going to have to stress about how much worse it's getting in the meantime."... more » -
Sherwood Forest sinkhole damaging home, yard Play Video
May 15, 2017 10:49 PM
BATON ROUGE - A woman says a sinkhole has been growing next to her home for years. Stephenie Horton moved to her home in Sherwood Forest six years ago. It was then she first noticed she has a problem, but after calling the City-Parish not much was done to... more » -
Residents concerned with dangerous neighborhood traffic in Sherwood Forest Play Video
April 4, 2017 11:40 PM
BATON ROUGE - It is easy to see that traffic backs up in Sherwood Forest during rush hour. But some drivers have found an easy way to get around all the congestion. Unfortunately, residents who call this neighborhood home told News 2 that drivers are taking to the neighborhood... more » -
Man says he's been mailed red light violation in error, warning others Play Video
February 2, 2017 6:09 PM
BATON ROUGE - A man who was mailed a red light violation says he didn't do anything wrong. He says the photo that came with the ticket proves he's right. Syed Naqvi says the light malfunctioned and he's not going to pay the $177 ticket. There are multiple... more » -
Work finishing up at temporary flood debris site Play Video
December 7, 2016 11:55 PM
BATON ROUGE- A temporary flood debris site is getting ready to close it's doors, but state leaders still have some questions about its lasting impact on the area. The temporary site on North Sherwood Forest near Choctaw was opened earlier this year to help accelerate the flood cleanup, much to... more » -
Two treated for gunshot wounds after flagging ambulance on Florida Blvd Play Video
November 11, 2016 7:48 PM
BATON ROUGE – Two people are being treated for gunshot wounds after a shooting in Baton Rouge Friday night. Sources tell WBRZ that an ambulance, stopped at a red light at the intersection of Florida Blvd and Sherwood Forest, was flagged down by people in the car beside them.... more » -
Garret Graves leads tour of flood battered Sherwood Forest
September 10, 2016 9:10 PM
BATON ROUGE - Representative Garret Graves gave a tour to U.S. congress members Saturday of the flood damaged Sherwood Forest area of Baton Rouge. Graves told WBRZ News 2 that he wants the representatives to talk to the homeowners and businesses owners to make sure the state gets the... more » -
Homeowners in Sherwood Forest selling flood-damaged homes Play Video
September 1, 2016 6:51 PM
BATON ROUGE – Stuck without flood insurance, some homeowners in the Sherwood Forest area are putting their flood-damaged homes up for sale. Many of the homeowners do not want to start over by rebuilding homes that are already paid for. Throughout the neighborhood are signs lying in the middle... more » -
Narcotics agent hit by suspect in vehicle
September 29, 2015 4:44 PM
BATON ROUGE - An undercover sheriff's deputy working a drug investigation was hit by a suspect in a vehicle and the deputy fired his weapon during the confrontation Tuesday afternoon, according to the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's office. An EBRSO spokesperson said the incident happened near a convenience... more » -
Police say security guard shot driver after crash, fight
September 3, 2015 11:34 AM
BATON ROUGE - Police said a man was shot after a wreck and fight on Sherwood Forest Boulevard in Baton Rouge Thursday morning. Cpl. L'Jean McKneely said the 33-year-old driver who crashed was shot multiple times in the midsection after the incident in the 1300 block of Sherwood Forest... more »