Mykal Vincent
Digital Content Executive Producer
New Orleans, La.
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Mykal Vincent started his digital news career in Baton Rouge and has moved to New Orleans in January of 2020 as the Digital News Supervisor for FOX 8.
Contact Mykal via email at mykal.vincent@fox8live.com.
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Updated: Jun. 27, 2022 at 1:28 PM CDT
|By Mykal Vincent
A New Orleans art gallery is closing its French Quarter shop permanently due to crime concerns.
Updated: Jun. 19, 2022 at 11:33 AM CDT
|By Mykal Vincent
Hip-hop artist Rob49 was performing at The Fillmore NOLA when an altercation reportedly broke out in the women’s bathroom.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2022 at 3:15 PM CDT
|By Mykal Vincent
The body of Everette Jackson was recovered from the Payette River in Idaho on Sunday, officials say.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2022 at 3:13 PM CDT
|By Mykal Vincent
Frank Bartholomew, 49, and Laverne Duplessis, 40, have been arrested in connection to a graduation day murder.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2022 at 12:01 PM CDT
|By Mykal Vincent
The iconic Irish Bayou castle in New Orleans is for sale once again.
Updated: Jun. 11, 2022 at 7:47 PM CDT
|By Mykal Vincent
A horse walking in a funeral procession in New Orleans “likely” died of heat exhaustion, according to the executive director at the Humane Society of Louisiana.
Updated: Jun. 10, 2022 at 4:31 PM CDT
|By Mykal Vincent
Bands of heavy rain pushed through New Orleans and surrounding areas Friday morning, causing flash flooding and power outages.
Updated: Jun. 10, 2022 at 4:26 PM CDT
|By Mykal Vincent and Olivia Vidal
Police have been silent since Augustine Greenwood was killed at Morris Jeff's graduation ceremony.
Updated: Jun. 10, 2022 at 1:13 PM CDT
|By Mykal Vincent
Videos of drivers spinning donuts and bystanders kicking and jumping on an NOPD patrol car went viral on Sun., June 5.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2022 at 11:06 AM CDT
|By Mykal Vincent
The father of an Edna Karr student has been indicted for the murder of his son’s alleged killer, according to the Orleans Parish District Attorney.
Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 11:29 AM CDT
|By Mykal Vincent
“Let that make headlines! Dance!”
Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 12:18 PM CDT
|By Mykal Vincent
A 45-year-old man is dead after being struck by a deputy’s patrol unit on Airline Highway in Laplace, according to Louisiana State Police.
Updated: May. 17, 2022 at 12:55 PM CDT
|By Mykal Vincent
An alligator was captured outside of a high school in Slidell.
Updated: May. 16, 2022 at 12:56 PM CDT
|By Mykal Vincent
Sean Payton will reportedly join FOX's NFL Sunday crew as an analyst.
Updated: May. 12, 2022 at 11:23 AM CDT
|By Mykal Vincent
A man came to the aid of a woman being robbed on Canal Street and stabbed her attacker multiple times, police say.
Updated: May. 11, 2022 at 3:57 PM CDT
|By Mykal Vincent
The two men were feuding for years before the 2018 homicide.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 2:21 PM CDT
|By Mykal Vincent
Four teenagers accused of carjacking and dragging Linda Frickey to death will be tried as adults, D.A. Williams announced.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2022 at 7:39 PM CDT
|By Mykal Vincent
A juvenile female was shot and killed in the French Quarter on Tuesday (April 26).
Updated: Apr. 25, 2022 at 1:56 PM CDT
|By Mykal Vincent
Attorneys have asked for more time to review new evidence.
Updated: Apr. 15, 2022 at 9:39 PM CDT
|By Mykal Vincent and Jordan Gartner
A New Orleans man shot at two teenagers who were attempting to steal his car Thursday night, and residents say these incidents are becoming too familiar.
Updated: Apr. 12, 2022 at 5:53 PM CDT
|By Natasha Robin and Mykal Vincent
Three days after he escaped, an anonymous source provided FOX 8 with Jonathan Sheard Jr.'s identity.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2022 at 12:45 PM CDT
|By Mykal Vincent
The Chili Peppers will fill the Foo Fighters’ headlining slot on Sun., May 1.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2022 at 3:38 PM CDT
|By Mykal Vincent
A single shot was fired and struck Jacoby Williams after he resisted deputies and reached for an AK-47 that was in his lap, according to St. John Sheriff Mike Tregre.
Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 10:57 AM CDT
|By Mykal Vincent
The National Hurricane Center issued its final report on Hurricane Ida on Wednesday, April 5.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2022 at 11:17 AM CDT
|By Mykal Vincent
President Tetlow calls Payton a “brilliant teacher who inspires excellence.”
Updated: Mar. 25, 2022 at 9:25 AM CDT
|By Mykal Vincent
“The violence of our beautiful city has hit home,” Ruffins wrote on Instagram.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2022 at 1:17 PM CDT
|By Mykal Vincent
The body of Michael Gelfand, 33, was recovered from the river in New Orleans on March 18.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2022 at 11:52 AM CDT
|By Mykal Vincent
EF-3 tornadoes carry strong winds between 136-165 mph.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2022 at 11:54 AM CDT
|By Mykal Vincent
Family members say Conner Lambert was killed Tuesday when a multi-vortex tornado struck St. Bernard Parish
Updated: Mar. 23, 2022 at 11:08 AM CDT
|By Mykal Vincent
Tornadoes touched down Tuesday night (March 22) causing major damage in Arabi, the Lower 9th Ward, Lacombe, Mandeville, and other areas.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2022 at 11:12 PM CDT
|By Mykal Vincent
A woman was killed at the intersection of Bienville and N. Cortez streets on Monday, police say.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2022 at 1:36 PM CDT
|By Mykal Vincent
The New Orleans Saints are re-signing quarterback Jameis Winston to a two-year, $28 million deal
Updated: Mar. 21, 2022 at 9:36 AM CDT
|By Mykal Vincent
You are no longer required to provide proof of vaccination or a recent negative test to enter bars, restaurants, event spaces, or other businesses previously covered under the regulations.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2022 at 4:18 PM CDT
|By Mykal Vincent
Nearby residents received automated messages alerting them of the escape.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2022 at 3:05 PM CDT
|By Mykal Vincent
Moments after arresting a woman on drug charges, several people broke into her home, deputies say.
Updated: Mar. 11, 2022 at 2:35 PM CST
|By Mykal Vincent
Witnesses reported the airplane as “unstable,” and “wiggling,” with a sputtering engine before crashing and bursting into flames.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2022 at 3:25 PM CST
|By Mykal Vincent
The feud between Lil Durk and NBA YoungBoy has entered its latest chapter; a billboard battle.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2022 at 12:34 PM CST
|By Mykal Vincent
Saints running back Alvin Kamara is expected to enter a plea Tuesday following his arrest on a felony battery charge.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2022 at 4:33 PM CST
|By Mykal Vincent
Bald eagles are typically known for their elegant flying, skilled hunting, majestic strength, and beauty. But they also possess a lesser-known talent: swimming.
Updated: Mar. 4, 2022 at 11:20 AM CST
|By Mykal Vincent
Near-threatened maned wolves brought to New Orleans to breed have done just that, and are rearing four puppies.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2022 at 5:28 PM CST
|By Mykal Vincent
Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to make an appearance at a Republican National Committee event in New Orleans this weekend.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2022 at 4:29 PM CST
|By Olivia Vidal and Mykal Vincent
The family of Ciaya Whetstone says they still have no information about a cause of death or any information from Uber about the driver’s background or the route they took that fateful night.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2022 at 2:10 PM CST
|By Mykal Vincent
City officials have alluded to lifting the mask mandate after Mardi Gras since reimposing it earlier this year.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2022 at 12:16 PM CST
|By Mykal Vincent
New Orleans is coming back to life!
Updated: Feb. 22, 2022 at 12:45 PM CST
|By Mykal Vincent
One young Saints fan got a surprise in the mail after applying to fill Sean Payton's coaching vacancy.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2022 at 1:09 PM CST
|By Andrés Fuentes and Mykal Vincent
Ciaya Whetstone reportedly got into an Uber and was pronounced dead several hours later.
Updated: Feb. 17, 2022 at 2:15 PM CST
|By Mykal Vincent
Passengers say a woman jumped from the Carnival Valor after a disturbance that caused security to handcuff her.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2022 at 4:58 PM CST
|By Mykal Vincent
Two people believed to be with Kamara have been arrested and another NFL player is wanted.
Updated: Feb. 15, 2022 at 4:09 PM CST
|By Mykal Vincent
An NOPD officer shot an alleged armed robbery suspect earlier this month.
Updated: Feb. 15, 2022 at 10:52 AM CST
|By Mykal Vincent
“The only difference I see is I’m a black young lady,” she wrote.