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ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH – On Thursday, parish officials held a press conference to discuss Phase One of reopening.

Parish President Jaclyn Hotard said that the parish has created a commission to help businesses work their way back at the appropriate pace.

President Hotard unveiled new signs that will be placed in businesses throughout the parish endorsing the wearing of masks and maintaining social distance.

Hotard also announced that the parish-wide curfew will be lifted effective May, 15th as well.