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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 »
  • Brusly mailboxes moved again, now farther from street Play Video

    March 13, 2023 3:17 PM

    BRUSLY - Mailboxes that some say were installed too close to the road have been moved farther away from the street. One woman called 2 On Your Side after she hit a mailbox and it turns out she's not the only one who complained. A day after the story... more »
  • Surprise! Road project included removal, replacement of dozens of mailboxes in Hammond area Play Video

    January 13, 2023 4:31 PM

    HAMMOND - Several roads were recently repaved in Tangipahoa Parish with federal grant dollars, but many were surprised to learned what that included. Penny Caracciola is upset that someone removed her mailbox and replaced it with a different one. "That doesn't make any sense," she said. "Why would... more »
  • Postal dilemma solved in neighborhood where mail delivery stopped Play Video

    March 10, 2022 2:13 PM

    BATON ROUGE - People living in and moving into a new Baton Rouge neighborhood haven't been getting their mail delivered. It appears a miscommunication that happened a long time ago put them in this situation. They reached out to 2 On Your Side for help and finally got answers. ... 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 »
  • 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 »
  • Detectives: Ascension package thieves stole more than authorities initially realized

    December 16, 2020 8:18 PM

    PRAIRIEVILLE - A group of suspected package thieves were arrested Wednesday shortly after an apparent crime spree that spanned at least two Ascension Parish neighborhoods. The sheriff's office says the three suspects, 21-year-old John Vickers Jr., 18-year-old Jeremiah Preston and 19-year-old Javin Aguillard, are all from the Gonzales area.... 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 »
  • U.S. Postal Service announces 2019 holiday shipping deadlines

    December 17, 2019 10:39 AM

    This week is anticipated to be the busiest week of the holiday mailing and shipping season for the Postal Service. The agency expects to process and deliver nearly 2.5 billion pieces of mail, including packages, this week alone. Overall, the Postal Service anticipates delivering 800 million packages between Thanksgiving... more »
  • Sand sifting through post office fence, annoying neighbors Play Video

    October 30, 2019 6:59 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A woman living next to a post office says there's sand leaking through the fence. Gloria McLain says sand has been washing through the Broadmoor post office fence onto the driveway at her living complex since June. The sand is tracking into driveways, garages and into... 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 »
  • Mailbox lying on the ground for weeks fixed following call to 2 On Your Side Play Video

    January 23, 2019 6:24 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Residents living in a community off of Jefferson Highway say their mailbox has been laying on the ground for weeks. The mailbox, which is used for eight properties in the Old San Francisco Townhomes area of Baton Rouge, rusted at the base where it's supposed to... 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 »
  • Stolen USPS truck, 5 vehicles found at 'chop shop' in New Orleans

    July 4, 2017 3:46 PM

    NEW ORLEANS – New Orleans Police Department detectives recovered several stolen vehicles, including a U.S. Postal Service truck, from a "chop shop" in the area. A USPS flatbed truck was reported stolen during a burglary of a postal service facility, according to NOPD. Detectives also located five... more »
  • USPS commemorates JFK with President's Day stamp

    February 17, 2017 9:37 AM

    The U.S. Postal Service will commemorate the centennial of President John F. Kennedy’s birth by dedicating a new Forever stamp in his honor. The dedication will be made at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston. The stamps will be available in post offices nationwide by... more »
  • Postal Service to deliver express packages on Christmas

    December 23, 2016 12:02 PM

    The U.S. Postal Service will deliver on Christmas Day. Nikki Johnson, U.S. Postal Service communications specialist, told WWL that employees will be delivering express packages on Sunday. In order for a Christmas drop-off, packages must be mailed by 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23 using Express Delivery. Self-service... more »
  • Protect your property, track your packages Play Video

    December 13, 2016 6:16 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Stealing other people's presents is becoming a not so Merry Christmas tradition. Online shopping may be a wonderful thing, but it's important to track what you have ordered and help prevent your items from being stolen. This time of year, FedEx, UPS and USPS are... 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 »
  • USPS routes, offices disrupted by floods

    August 22, 2016 12:50 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The United States Post Office issued a service disruption alert for several post offices and routes in Louisiana after recent flooding. The message from USPS is as follows: Retail, delivery and acceptance service has been disrupted due to torrential rains, which produced a ravaging flood... 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 »
  • Baton Rouge letter carrier dog attacks up 100 percent

    May 13, 2016 5:21 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The United States Postal Service is announcing new safety measures as dog attacks in the Baton Rouge area have increased by 100 percent in the 2015 calendar year. The Postal Service announced Friday that 6,549 of its employees across the nation were attacked by dogs, according... more »
  • News 2 learns more about last week's teen attack on mail carrier

    January 4, 2016 7:35 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A mail carrier is on a new route on Monday after this attack was caught on video last week. Cell phone video shows teenage boys chasing and taunting a mail carrier in the 6000 block of Linden Street. It's a story News 2 broke on Friday... more »

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