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For many years now, it has been legal for 18 to 20-year-olds to enter a bar. If one Louisiana state senator gets her wish, this will change soon.

When you go out for a few cold ones, are you a decent tipper? By the looks of this new survey, you probably aren't because apparently, Louisiana is one of the worst tipping states.

In prior years, establishments that served alcohol within the LCG-controlled jurisdiction were able to carry on with business as usual - a 2 AM closing time.

Former employee Christian Colson at The Wurst Biergarten in downtown Lafayette has filed a formal complaint against the owner for allegedly demanding tips earned by employees.

The bar is re-opening their doors this weekend on June 10th and 11th.

We took to social media to ask Acadiana, "What is YOUR Favorite Cocktail?"

The locals will be the first to tell you, some of the best places to hang out for a drink and great conversation with friends is at Acadiana's most popular dive bars.

Tipitina’s, the Maple Leaf Bar and d.b.a will now require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to get into their clubs

Governor John Bel Edwards is encouraging operators of Louisiana restaurants, bars, catering companies and other food-related establishments to register for the U.S. Small Business Administration's new Restaurant Revitalization Fund.

Louisiana continues to make progress as Governor John Bel Edwards announced he would be loosening the state's coronavirus restrictions.

The Fifth US Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against a group of bars in the Lafayette and the New Orleans areas who have asked the courts to block the governor’s coronavirus restrictions that have kept bars from opening during the pandemic.

COVID-19 safety guidelines remain firmly in place, and local ATC officials say they will be keeping a close eye on bars and restaurants to make certain it stays that way

The Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control sent out a press release today detailing an update as it pertains to the modified Phase 2 plan that Governor Edwards has put in place with COVID-19 cases rise across the state.

The state is now under a modified Phase 2 that went into effect today. These restrictions call for bars in parishes that exceed 5% positivity for two consecutive weeks to cease serving customers indoors.

Bars in West Baton Rouge Parish are having to close after reaching COVID-19 positivity rates above the State of Louisiana's limits. All on-premise consumption has been stopped until the percent positivity rate drops below the 5% mark for two weeks.

Mayor LaToya Cantrell announced yesterday that other changes will include an increase in the number of people allowed at indoor gatherings from 50 to 100.

As you have no doubt seen/heard this week, Louisianans are NOT happy about John Bel Edward's extreme stance against Louisiana bars.

As more Parishes throughout Acadiana meet the state requirements for bars to reopen in Phase 3, Louisiana has updated and released guidelines to safely reopen.

Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory has opted-in to reopen bars in Lafayette Parish.

The good news is that Governor John Bel Edwards has altered Phase Three's guidelines in regards to alcohol sales. The bad news is that it's almost a slap in the face to the industry.