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

Coronavirus cases in young adults surpass all other age groups in La.

Over 1% of young adults in Louisiana have tested positive for COVID-19.

Mykal Vincent and Graham Ulkins

Published June 22, 2020 at 12:32 PM

La. activist Gary Chambers blasts Connie Bernard in viral speech, leads call to remove Confederate symbols in state

East Baton Rouge Parish School Board member Connie Bernard is now facing nationwide scrutiny following an impassioned speech from activist Gary Chambers at a recent school board meeting.

Mykal Vincent

Published June 22, 2020 at 10:05 AM

LSU board votes in favor of removing Middleton name from library

LSU officials met with black student leaders to discuss ways to make "real change" on campus.

Mykal Vincent and Matt Houston

Published June 19, 2020 at 12:36 PM

Troy H. Middleton was a former president of the university who supported racial segregation.

Matt Houston and Mykal Vincent

Published June 19, 2020 at 11:19 AM

La. businessman accused of using fake stimulus check scheme, luring people to car sale

A lawsuit has been filed to stop a deceptive COVID-related ad campaign.

Mykal Vincent and Liz Koh

Published June 18, 2020 at 9:35 PM

Joe Burrow named SEC Male Athlete of the Year

Former LSU quarterback Joe Burrow has been named the SEC Roy F. Kramer Male Athlete of the Year

Mykal Vincent

Published June 17, 2020 at 9:24 AM

24 years ago, Warren Morris made history and LSU won the College World Series

Warren Morris is an LSU hero.

Mykal Vincent

Published June 8, 2020 at 9:57 AM

Louisiana seeking COVID-19 contact tracers

Gov. Edwards says contact tracing is necessary in order to reopen the state’s economy.

Mykal Vincent

Published May 13, 2020 at 7:56 AM

LDH now using ‘heat map’ of tracts, reporting more racial breakdowns

LDH is reporting case tracts in a "heat map" and more complete race data.

Mykal Vincent

Published April 21, 2020 at 5:36 PM

Childcare assistance available for essential employees

Families of essential critical infrastructure workers are eligible for a child care assistance program.

Mykal Vincent

Published March 23, 2020 at 10:49 AM

Essential vs. non-essential businesses affected by statewide stay-at-home order

Essential businesses will be allowed to remain open during the statewide shutdown.

Mykal Vincent

Published March 23, 2020 at 10:08 AM

LSU puts up billboards encouraging staying home amid COVID-19 outbreak

LSU is encouraging people to heed officials' warning; stay home

Mykal Vincent

Published March 20, 2020 at 9:11 AM

Gov. signs executive order declaring public health emergency

Governor John Bel Edwards spoke publicly twice Wednesday, March 11 to address the spread of the coronavirus.

Mykal Vincent and Lester Duhé

Published March 11, 2020 at 10:40 PM

Trisha Yearwood to perform with Baton Rouge Symphony this weekend

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

Mykal Vincent

Published March 4, 2020 at 11:44 AM

Blue Bell releases first new ice cream flavor of 2020

Skip the oven and go straight for Blue Bell’s newest flavor; Cookie Dough Overload Ice Cream.

Mykal Vincent

Published March 2, 2020 at 8:31 AM

Gov. Edwards calls on judge who admitted to sending racist texts to resign; attorneys respond

Gov. Edwards has asked for the resignation of a judge who admitted to sending racist text messages.

Mykal Vincent and Scottie Hunter

Published February 27, 2020 at 11:49 AM

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.

Mykal Vincent

Published February 17, 2020 at 5:31 PM

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.