Mykal Vincent

WAFB Digital Content Producer

Baton Rouge, La.

Mykal Vincent is a Baton Rouge native who began working for WAFB in 2016.

In his position as a digital content producer, Mykal has found creative new ways of promoting and sharing news content.

Mykal's creative side extends to the musical world.

Contact Mykal via email at mvincent@wafb.com.

Awards:

Donna Britt told me I was the best dressed guy in the building on my first day at WAFB. I was honored.

Education:

Tara High School

Recent Articles by Mykal

8-year-old dies on Valentine’s Day after drive-by shooting in Louisiana

The suspect allegedly shot into a group of 15 people because of a dispute with the child's uncle.

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Published February 15, 2020 at 8:30 AM

Ten years ago today, the Saints won Super Bowl XLIV

On Feb. 7, 2010, the New Orleans Saints did the unimaginable.

Mykal Vincent

Published February 7, 2020 at 6:35 AM

Fire destroys house, stops at scriptures written on studs

Fire investigators were stunned to find that flames had stopped at several scriptures written on wall studs in a house that was completely destroyed.

Matt Houston and Mykal Vincent

Published February 3, 2020 at 9:35 PM

Space heater causes massive damage to N Acadian apartment complex; no injuries

An apartment complex on North Acadian Thruway went up in flames in Wednesday morning.

Mykal Vincent, Liz Koh and Donovan Jackson

Published January 23, 2020 at 4:51 PM

Money from ‘big’ fundraisers moving too slow; wildlife carers in desperate need of supplies

Despite a global push to donate money for much-needed medical supplies, carers on the ground and on the frontlines of the fight against mass extinction haven’t seen a dime.

Mykal Vincent

Published January 23, 2020 at 11:28 AM

No college or conference will have more players in Super Bowl LIV than LSU and SEC

Five former Tigers will take the field on Feb. 2 representing both teams in Super Bowl LIV.

Mykal Vincent

Published January 22, 2020 at 11:16 AM

Burrow on NFL Draft: ‘Whoever wants to pay me money’

With a historic season of broken records and trophies behind him, Joe Burrow has his eyes set on the 2020 NFL Draft.

Mykal Vincent

Published January 19, 2020 at 10:23 AM

Teen accused of causing fiery fatal crash after ‘God told him to kill himself’ being sent back to mental facility until next court date

Jack Jordan, the teen accused of causing a fiery car wreck that left one woman dead after “God told him to kill himself” is now being sent back to a mental health facility until his next court appearance.

Kevin Foster, Mykal Vincent and Rachael Thomas

Published January 17, 2020 at 3:49 PM

Are the 2019 LSU Tigers the best team in college football history?

Coach O, Grant Delpit, and Thaddeus Moss weighed-in on a new and very relevant question the Tigers now face.

Mykal Vincent and Jacques Doucet

Published January 14, 2020 at 5:41 PM

State leaders congratulate LSU on historic national championship victory

Baton Rouge and Louisiana’s top political officials congratulated the LSU football team on their undefeated championship season.

Mykal Vincent

Published January 14, 2020 at 7:58 AM

John Bel Edwards sworn in for second term as Louisiana governor

John Bel Edwards was sworn in for a second term as Louisiana governor on Monday, Jan. 13.

Mykal Vincent and Austin Kemker

Published January 13, 2020 at 4:55 PM

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson narrates final LSU hype video ahead of national championship

Former WWE world heavyweight champion and Hollywood star Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson narrated the video.

Mykal Vincent

Published January 13, 2020 at 3:33 PM

Mercedes-Benz recalls 745,000 cars for sunroofs that could detach

Mercedes-Benz is recalling nearly three-quarters of a million cars because the glass from their sunroofs could suddenly detach.

Mykal Vincent

Published January 6, 2020 at 4:47 PM

POLICE: 19-year-old caught on video punching one-year-old

Police say the man was caught on video punching a child.

Mykal Vincent

Published January 6, 2020 at 12:38 PM

The Irwin family has saved 90,000 animals, including many from Australia wildfires

The Irwin family is continuing Steve Irwin's legacy of rescuing and saving wildlife in danger.

Mykal Vincent

Published January 6, 2020 at 8:49 AM

Rosary service to be held at St. Michael gym in honor of Carley McCord

A rosary service will be held for St. Michael High School graduate Carley McCord.

Mykal Vincent

Published January 2, 2020 at 4:47 PM

NSU alumni set up memorial scholarship fund for Carley McCord

A memorial fund has been set up for a Louisiana sports reporter tragically killed in a small plane crash.

Mykal Vincent

Published December 30, 2019 at 8:21 AM

Clyde Edwards-Helaire will be a game time decision for Peach Bowl

Clyde Edwards-Helaire has had a quiet week in Atlanta during Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl practices, preps, and media days.

Mykal Vincent

Published December 27, 2019 at 9:02 AM

Here’s your 2019 holiday shipping deadline guide

It’s not too late to order gifts for your friends and family and have them delivered by Christmas day.

Mykal Vincent

Published December 23, 2019 at 1:56 AM

Renowned teenage fiddler performs in honor of Donna Britt’s service to Salvation Army

The incredibly talented teenage fiddler, James Linden Hogg, performed in honor of WAFB’s Donna Britt.

Mykal Vincent

Published December 20, 2019 at 5:42 PM

Tornado that traveled 63 miles devastates Baptist church, cemetery near DeRidder

Tombstones and gravesites were upended at Marlow Baptist Cemetery just north of DeRidder.

Mykal Vincent

Published December 19, 2019 at 7:51 AM

Viral Saints fans able to witness historic game in Superdome thanks to social media

It was a Who Dat reunion in the Superdome on Monday night.

Mykal Vincent

Published December 17, 2019 at 7:46 AM

Over $320k raised after Burrow highlights hometown poverty issues during Heisman speech

Social media is taking action after Burrow's tear-jerking acceptance speech.

Mykal Vincent

Published December 16, 2019 at 8:08 PM

Tyrann Mathieu shut himself in a freezer for 20 minutes in new PETA video

"This is colder than winter practice," the NFL safety said in the video.

Mykal Vincent

Published December 10, 2019 at 10:43 AM

Trisha Yearwood to perform with Baton Rouge Symphony in March

Grammy, CMA, and SCM award-winner Trisha Yearwood will be at the Raising Cane's River Center in 2020.

Mykal Vincent

Published December 10, 2019 at 9:36 AM

Last full moon of the decade to peak at 12:12 on 12/12

The 2010s are going out in style; cosmic style.

Mykal Vincent

Published December 10, 2019 at 7:17 AM

LSU arrives in Atlanta ahead of SEC Championship game

Two words: GEAUX TIGERS

Mykal Vincent

Published December 6, 2019 at 7:37 AM

Spotify releases most-streamed artists of the decade

What did people listen to this decade?

Mykal Vincent

Published December 4, 2019 at 7:02 AM

’You’d love our QB this year’: LSU fan plants Tiger Stadium sod on late father’s grave

Some fans took to eBay or Insta with their Tiger Stadium sod, but one fan decided to put it to eternal use.

Mykal Vincent

Published December 4, 2019 at 6:13 AM

Burreaux billboards go up around Baton Rouge

You know how Louisianans are with their billboards.

Mykal Vincent

Published December 3, 2019 at 11:41 AM

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Mykal Vincent

WAFB Digital Content Producer

Baton Rouge, La.

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