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

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

Millions on Twitter watch ‘Burreaux’s senior night entrance

Joe Burrow has played on that Death Valley sod for the last time in his college career.

Mykal Vincent

Published December 2, 2019 at 11:30 AM

Saints fans go viral after heartfelt Facebook post

The Who Dat Nation has come together to help a couple of Saints fans.

Mykal Vincent and Lester Duhé

Published November 26, 2019 at 10:23 AM

Plan your Thanksgiving meal around these recalls in your kitchen

Check your pantry and fridge for these recalled foods before planning your holiday meals.

Mykal Vincent

Published November 25, 2019 at 12:10 PM

Nickelodeon teams up with Netflix in multi-year deal for original animated features, shows

The characters kids love, as well as brand new ones, will be making their debut on the world's most popular streaming platform.

Mykal Vincent

Published November 14, 2019 at 7:55 AM

Accused killer of Sadie Roberts-Joseph indicted for murder of civil rights activist

Ronn Bell faces a mandatory sentence of life in prison if convicted.

Mykal Vincent

Published November 13, 2019 at 12:23 PM

Texas man busted with 163 pounds of marijuana in West Baton Rouge

A traffic stop on I-10 resulted in confiscated over 100 pounds of marijuana.

Mykal Vincent

Published November 13, 2019 at 11:16 AM

Over 630 cases of hepatitis A now reported in Louisiana outbreak, but numbers trending downwards

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) reports that as of Friday, Nov. 8, the state has 631 cases of hepatitis A, five of which are not linked to the current outbreak.

Mykal Vincent and Kevin Foster

Published November 8, 2019 at 3:09 PM

‘He betrayed us. He is a criminal’: Sheriff Ard comments on arrest of Dennis Perkins

Perkins and his wife are facing 60 child porn charges, an act Ard called "monstrous."

Mykal Vincent

Published October 30, 2019 at 11:57 AM

Ala. student pleads not guilty to alleged bomb threat against Tiger Stadium

A student at the University of Alabama pleaded not guilty Monday, Oct. 21 after allegedly making a bomb threat against Tiger Stadium during the game against the Florida Gators.

Mykal Vincent

Published October 21, 2019 at 4:45 PM

Search suspended for pilot, plane believed to have crashed in Gulf en route to Gonzales

Authorities suspended a search for the pilot of a small aircraft they believed crashed in the Gulf of Mexico.

Mykal Vincent

Published October 17, 2019 at 11:44 AM

New inspection stickers coming ‘no later’ than January 2020

New inspection stickers should solve a not-so-sticky problem.

Mykal Vincent

Published October 17, 2019 at 10:56 AM

DC sniper accomplice with Louisiana ties to ask Supreme Court for resentencing

One of the men who terrorized the Washington area in a spree of killings in the fall of 2002 will have another day in court on Wednesday.

Mykal Vincent

Published October 16, 2019 at 9:09 AM

36 hours later, new Fortnite map emerges from black hole

Fortnite has imploded.

Mykal Vincent

Published October 15, 2019 at 5:45 AM

Man shot, killed by deputy was allegedly stealing raw chicken, eggs from gas station

A sheriff's deputy shot and killed a man Monday morning.

Mykal Vincent

Published October 14, 2019 at 3:52 PM

ESPN College GameDay begins constructing set on LSU’s campus

Crews have begun erecting the set for ESPN's pregame show in the LSU quad in front of Middleton Library.

Mykal Vincent

Published October 10, 2019 at 11:38 AM

One of the most-searched Halloween costume ideas in Louisiana is.... cattle?

Google's list of the most-searched Halloween costumes by city has left us bewildered.

Mykal Vincent

Published October 9, 2019 at 7:08 AM

Three Forever 21 locations are set to close in Louisiana amid bankruptcy filing

Forever 21 has filed for bankruptcy and will be closing three locations in Louisiana.

Mykal Vincent

Published October 2, 2019 at 11:55 AM

1 dead, 3 injured following Blackhawk crash at Fort Polk training center; name of deceased released

An army helicopter crashed early Thursday morning in the JRTC and Fort Polk training area.

Mykal Vincent

Published September 27, 2019 at 6:55 PM

15 guns seized during filming of music video; 8 arrested

Police arrived to find a group of people waving guns in the middle of the street.

Mykal Vincent

Published September 25, 2019 at 11:14 AM

Operating license revoked after child reportedly left in locked van at St. Amant daycare

The operating license of a daycare in St. Amant has been revoked after a child was reportedly left in a locked van in mid-June.

Mykal Vincent, Austin Kemker and Rachael Thomas

Published September 11, 2019 at 4:46 PM

Alleged serial killer Ryan Sharpe found sane during murder of BREC commissioner; trial date set for 2020

The trial date for an accused serial killer has been set after doctor's found him to be sane at the time of the killings.

Mykal Vincent

Published September 11, 2019 at 12:41 PM

Recall: Gluten-free muffin mix could contain gluten

A voluntary recall was issued for a muffin mix that is marketed as gluten-free but may have been contaminated with gluten.

Mykal Vincent

Published September 10, 2019 at 11:29 AM

State Farm has cut insurance rates again for drivers in Louisiana

Drivers in Louisiana with State Farm insurance policies will see yet another decrease.

Mykal Vincent

Published September 5, 2019 at 11:13 AM

Juvenile female dead following accidental shooting in Lafayette; teen arrested

A juvenile female was accidentally shot and killed in Lafayette.

Mykal Vincent

Published September 3, 2019 at 10:38 AM

Louisiana secures $76 million to address traffic

Officials are working to ensure the money is invested in projects of the highest priority.

Mykal Vincent

Published August 30, 2019 at 10:23 AM

Major cybersecurity center coming to Baton Rouge’s Water Campus

The capital region is getting a cybersecurity facility amid a statewide emergency.

Mykal Vincent

Published August 28, 2019 at 4:49 AM

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Mykal Vincent

WAFB Digital Content Producer

Baton Rouge, La.

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