American Idol winner, Laine Hardy, is hosting a virtual concert to benefit the American Red Cross after Hurricanes Laura and Sally devastated the Gulf Coast.

It has been nearly a month since Hurricane Laura slammed into the Lake Charles area, and while many have continued on with their lives elsewhere around the state and country, thousands are still in shelters across the state.

The boil advisory in the City of Lake Charles has been lifted for the first time since Hurricane Laura struck the area on Aug. 27. The boil advisory was lifted at noon Monday, Sept. 21.

WAFB and Our Lady of the Lake have partnered up to hold a three-day blood drive to help replenish supplies needed for the communities that have been so greatly impacted by Hurricane Laura.

Entergy says power is expected to be restored to the majority of customers in Southwest Louisiana by Sept. 23. The rest of the customers who can safely receive power are expected to be restored by Sept. 30.

To lend a helping hand to our neighbors struggling to recover after the devastation caused by Hurricane Laura, WAFB has partnered with Rouses Market to collect food donations for those in need.