The Shreveport City Council has unanimously voted to change some liquor laws in the city. The changes will allow stores and bar owners to sell hard liquor on Sundays as well as set a uniform 'closing time' for bars and night clubs.

Councilman Jeff Everson talked with Robert and Erin this morning to discuss why he felt the changes were needed. Everson told KEEL that this levels the playing field for businesses, helps cut down on paper work, makes it easier for police to do their job and increase revenues for both business owners and the city.

Bars and Liquor stores will now be able to sell hard alcohol Monday through Sunday between the hours of 6 am to 4 am.

Everson says that this is just the first step in updating Shreveport's laws to make it better for businesses and residents.

You can read a statement about the ordinance and the changes that are being made below: