# Old South Baton Rouge Left Behind | Baton Rouge News

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Podcast: [Baton Rouge News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/baton-rouge-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7575259)
Published: 2026-07-24T02:17:03+00:00
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Old South Baton Rouge is crumbling under neglect—overgrown lots, broken streets, and forgotten homes leave residents feeling abandoned. Once a vibrant neighborhood with kids playing outside, it’s now chaotic and unsafe, with locals frustrated that city officials, including the mayor, rarely show up to see the damage firsthand. City leaders admit they’re drowning in a backlog of condemned properties, with limited budgets and relentless rain making maintenance nearly impossible. While they’ve awarded contracts to mow 150 properties—including some in the area—residents urge officials to prioritize their neighborhood and report issues via 311, which they say gets responses within days. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/99fbc44887b62d6c

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