Southern Indiana businesses celebrate return of happy hour [Video]

JEFFERSONVILLE, Indiana — This week, many restaurants and bars on the Indiana side of the Ohio River are cashing in on the return of something that was illegal for almost 40 years. Yes, we’re talking happy hour. 

The state’s ban on happy hours have been in effect since 1985, but the Indiana General Assembly passed a new law allowing businesses to bring back their own hourly specials starting July 1. 

Before Monday, businesses were able to offer only daily specials. Now, businesses can price drink and food specials at a discounted rate during their slow times, typically in the afternoon hours. 

“On Monday, between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., we made way more long island ices teas and margaritas,” Madison Jared, a bartender and server at Harry’s Taphouse, said.

Harry’s is already feeling the surplus this new law brings into their restaurant. 

“It brings in a lot more people,” Jared …