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Ballot holy wave builds

A rather holy wave may be building for the 2019 election cycle in the form of pastors and faith-based advocates qualifying as candidates, according to Rev. Gene Mills, the executive director of the Louisiana Family Forum.

Qualifying begins

Qualifying for elected offices began at 8 a.m. Wednesday at the Delta Grand Theater in Opelousas. Qualifying continues from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today and Friday. St. Landry Parish candidates qualifying as of Wednesday afternoon and listed on the Secretary of State website include the following.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. July 13 Andrea Shermone Grismore, 31, 100 block of Sarah Drive, Sunset. Domestic abuse battery; negligent injuring. Arrested by Sunset Police. Billy James Dupre, 60, 200 block of Longwood Drive, Opelousas.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. July 17 Jennifer Arabie, 51, 700 block of S. 3rd St., Eunice. Possession, sale and distribution of legend drug without prescription, theft, possession of drug paraphenalia, unauthorized use of access card as theft.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. July 17 00:40 Vehicle in the ditch at Bobcat and Maple. 01:04 Chemical smell in the 300 block of South St. George. 01:27 Disturbance at Days Inn, 1321 E. Laurel. 02:55 Intoxicated driver on U.S.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. July 16 07:36 Wreck at animal clinic on La. 13 outside the city limits. 07:40 Open door at house in the 1100 block of Tate. 11:00 St. Martinville Police found vehicle belonging to Eunice resident.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. July 16 Felicia Matthews, 42, 600 block of East Jefferson Street, Ville Platte. Money warrant for Eunice City Court. Jonathan Arceneaux, 38, 500 block of North Lewis Street, Eunice. Money warrant for Eunice City Court.

Shannah Dane' Fontenot

EUNICE~It is with the heaviest hearts that the family of Shannah Dane' Fontenot announces her passing on Sunday, July 15, 2018 at the age 35. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at 2:00 pm on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. July 13 00:14 Disturbance reported in the 700 block of Richard. 01:13 Suspicious vehicle reported in the Moosa Blvd. area. 01:50 Disturbance reported in the 700 block of Richard Street again.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. July 15 Robert L. Cooley, 76, 500 block of Fuselier, Eunice. Operating a vehicle while intoxicated, careless operation, child restraints and seatbelts, open container alcholic beverage. Drakeeno Mitchell, 28, 400 block of Hill, Eunice.