Decaying homes linked to Baton Rouge businessman draw scrutiny

Decaying homes linked to Baton Rouge businessman draw scrutiny

BATON ROUGE — A garage fire at an abandoned property on Laurel Street has left neighbors concerned about the neglect in their neighborhood. They reached out to 2 On Your Side about the troubled properties, which share the same owner.For years, 2 On Your Side has highlighted abandoned and neglected properties in Baton Rouge and the effects they have on the people and the neighborhoods they're in. Last year, the city tore down a record number of b…