 BY DOUG GRAHAM | Staff writer The pile of accusations against Fabian Blache III continues to grow. Blache, former executive secretary of the Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners, received $293,715 in improper overtime pay during his tenure, the Louisiana Inspector General said in a report released Tuesday. He already was facing a number of previous accusations of impropriety, and Tuesday's report also detailed a swath of other policy violations.
Metro Councilman Rowdy Gaudet has proposed an ordinance that he says will take proactive steps to combat illicit massage parlors in East Baton Rouge Parish. Gaudet says the industry's reputation has been spoiled by some "bad actors” and his proposal would help weed out businesses that break the law. The plan will come before the council for a public meeting on Wednesday.
Large swarms of Formosan termites, which were introduced from Asia, are on the lookout for a good meal. From late April through June, you may see large swarms of them flying around lights at night. There are some steps you can take to help prevent them from choosing your home or wood structures to invade. But what if the little buggers have already started to do damage? These tips can help. | 
