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• State agency partnering with restaurants to offer free drinks to those vaccinated

  May 26, 2021 5:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE - State officials say they're teaming up with the Louisiana Restaurant Association to give free drinks to those who are freshly vaccinated next month. The Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control said Wednesday it's working with the restaurant association to offer the incentive to those who... more »

• New law allows for home deliveries of alcohol through third parties like Uber, Waitr

  June 12, 2020 8:43 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Thanks to a new bill approved by Governor John Bell Edwards, Louisianians will have less trouble getting beer and wine delivered to their homes. According to The Advocate , Governor Edwards signed Senate Bill 178 into effect on Thursday. Under the new law, third-party delivery... more »

• LSU sold more than $2M worth of drinks in its first year of Tiger Stadium beer sales

  December 9, 2019 3:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU's first season selling alcohol at home football games was a lucrative one for the university's Athletics department. In the 2019 season, the department made $2.259 million in net revenue off beer and wine sales in public areas in Tiger Stadium. The more than 280,000 drinks,... more »

• LSU Football unveils new ticket package, will sell wine and beer

  August 16, 2017 1:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Tiger Stadium is offering a new ticket package to fans including a chance to purchase alcohol inside Death Valley. According to a news release, the new Skyline Club will feature an all-you-can eat special menu. Wine and beer will be available for an additional cost. ... more »

• Blue wine an option for wine lovers

  June 20, 2016 5:14 PM

  Blue wine may now be an option for those who love their vino. The wine is made by Spanish winemaker Gik and is reportedly sweet and meant to be served chilled. The color comes from a combination of "anthocyanin (a pigment found in grape skin) and indigo (a dye extracted... more »

• Sin tax likely to increase Play Video

  February 17, 2016 8:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Smokers and drinkers could soon pay more for their vices. A number of tax increases were debated at the state capitol Wednesday. These "sin" taxes are on Governor Edwards wish list for tackling the states budget deficit. The increases could come as soon as April. The proposed increases... more »