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

New scam ‘hires’ you to be a secret shopper, aims to steal money from you

A new scam tries to convince people they've been hired for a secret shopping job before stealing money from victims.

Mykal Vincent

Published August 13, 2019 at 9:10 AM

The wait is over! Spicy nuggets are back at Wendy’s

In the most highly-anticipated return to a fast food restaurant’s menu, spicy nuggets are officially back at Wendy’s.

Mykal Vincent

Published August 12, 2019 at 6:40 AM

Leroy Andrus and his trusty rod and reel snagged a prehistoric monster in Krotz Springs.

Mykal Vincent

Published July 29, 2019 at 9:26 AM

Judge orders teen accused of causing fatal crash to be restored to competency

Jack Jordan, 18, is facing a murder charge for allegedly intentionally causing a crash that claimed the life of Stephanie Payne, 51.

Kevin Foster and Mykal Vincent

Published July 24, 2019 at 2:51 PM

Warrants issued for accused dine and dash couple despite them returning to pay bill

Deputies are still searching for a couple accused of leaving a Baton Rouge restaurant without paying their bill, despite them returning a day later and paying it off.

Mykal Vincent

Published July 23, 2019 at 1:19 PM

Fisher-Price recalls over 70k infant sleepers due to risk of death

The company's newest recall marks its exit from selling inclined sleep products completely.

Mykal Vincent

Published June 27, 2019 at 2:01 PM

‘You’ll get it tomorrow’: FedEx driver finds snake on doorstep

Do you knock on the door? Leave the package on the mat? Ding dong ditch?

Mykal Vincent

Published May 22, 2019 at 1:02 PM

2 million likes later, Wendy’s announces return of spicy nuggets

Thanks to Chance the Rapper, the world might once again be reunited with the highly sought-after spicy chicken nuggets

Mykal Vincent

Published May 6, 2019 at 6:57 AM

Man accused of attacking BRG nurse who died days later arrested for manslaughter

Officials have arrested a mental health patient accused of attacking a Baton Rouge nurse.

Mykal Vincent and Rachael Thomas

Published April 24, 2019 at 6:10 AM

Officials: La. church burning suspect may have been influenced by ‘black metal’

A man has been arrested in connection to the burning of three historically black churches

Mykal Vincent

Published April 11, 2019 at 11:01 AM

One Houston ice cream shop is taking things to the next level.

Mykal Vincent

Published April 10, 2019 at 9:11 AM

Acura recalls more than 360k SUVs over faulty tail lights

Acura is recalling more than 360,000 SUVs worldwide

Mykal Vincent

Published April 9, 2019 at 8:29 AM

WATCH: La. man proposes to girlfriend in 3rd grade classroom where they met

She said yes and the kids said “ewww!”

Mykal Vincent

Published March 15, 2019 at 11:49 AM

Kelley Blue Book rates 22 most cost-effective car models

Buying a car and owning a car are two different things.

Mykal Vincent

Published February 19, 2019 at 4:28 AM

Frito-Lay recalls bags of pita chips nationwide

The product was distributed nationwide.

Mykal Vincent

Published February 6, 2019 at 4:24 AM

Man accused of slaying 5, including his parents, arrested in VA; extradition hearing set

Authorities are searching for a man believed to be responsible for killing 5 people in Louisiana Saturday

Danae Leake and Mykal Vincent

Published January 28, 2019 at 11:19 AM

Drake, 8-year-old cancer patient, arrives in Arizona for Fiesta Bowl

Coach Ed Orgeron presented Drake with his very own No. 18 jersey, a very prestigious number on the LSU football team.

Mykal Vincent

Published December 29, 2018 at 4:07 PM

ALERT: Police warn of phony Netflix emails that could steal your information

The email was sent to a police officer who said he isn’t even a user of the popular streaming service.

Mykal Vincent

Published December 16, 2018 at 6:53 PM

$450 million da Vinci painting rediscovered in Baton Rouge

Fewer than 20 paintings by Leonardo da Vinci have survived to this day. More than a century has passed since the last time one was rediscovered.

Mykal Vincent

Published September 22, 2018 at 4:49 PM

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Mykal Vincent

WAFB Digital Content Producer

Baton Rouge, La.

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