Mykal Vincent

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Reporter at WVUE-TV (New Orleans, LA)

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Rapper B.G. must have all new lyrics approved by government, judge rules

Jul 3, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Mykal Vincent

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Rapper B.G. must have all new lyrics approved by government, judge rules

Jul 3, 2024 | fox8live.com | Mykal Vincent

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A federal judge in Louisiana has ordered Christopher Dorsey, also known as rapper B.G., to submit his song lyrics to the government for review as a condition of his supervised release. The “Bling Bling” artist was convicted in 2011 for being a felon in possession of a firearm and obstruction of justice. He was sentenced in 2011 to 14 years in prison.
LSU basketball star Flau’jae Johnson drops debut album featuring Lil Wayne

Jun 28, 2024 | fox8live.com | Mykal Vincent |Allison Childers

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - LSU standout women’s basketball player, Flau’jae Johnson, has released her debut album “Best of Both Worlds.”The 9-track release includes a feature from Lil Wayne on “Came Out A Beast.”Johnson references her national championship win, teammate Angel Reese, and former LSU football star Joe Burrow in the song.
ZURIK: Cracking down on fake license plates may take time

May 23, 2024 | fox8live.com | Lee Zurik |Mykal Vincent

KENNER, La. (WVUE) - There are likely thousands of fake temp tags on Louisiana roads and an effective solution seems just out of reach for now. To the untrained eye, they may look valid, but it doesn’t take long for State Office of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Dan Casey to spot a fake tag, whether the numbers are bigger, the letters are thicker, or the size of the plate itself is not right.
ZURIK: Fake license plates plague southeast Louisiana roads

May 22, 2024 | fox8live.com | Lee Zurik |Mykal Vincent

KENNER, La. (WVUE) - Fake license plates are creating safety concerns on southeast Louisiana roads and leaving victims helpless. Amanda Holman experienced the issue firsthand when she was hit by a car with a fake temporary license plate. “I was on the interstate, right past the Transcontinental Overpass on my way home from work,” she recalled. “There’s traffic always in that curve by Veterans going towards Kenner.
Lorna Shore bringing Whitechapel, Kublai Khan, Sanguisugabogg to New Orleans

May 16, 2024 | fox8live.com | Mykal Vincent

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Lorna Shore’s North American tour is making its way to New Orleans, featuring powerhouse bands Whitechapel, Kublai Khan TX, and Sanguisugabogg. This run of headline shows will showcase Lorna Shore performing their latest album, “Pain Remains,” in its entirety. Tickets for the tour will go on sale starting May 14 with various presale options available, including Citi, Live Nation, Ticketmaster, Spotify, and local presales.
ZURIK: FBI investigates alleged embezzlement by former Abita Springs finance director

May 15, 2024 | fox8live.com | Lee Zurik |Mykal Vincent

ABITA SPRINGS, La. (WVUE) - The FBI has launched an investigation into allegations of embezzlement against Sacy Ludlow, the former finance director of Abita Springs. Ludlow is accused of misappropriating tens of thousands of dollars from the town’s funds. Mayor Dan Curtis believes Ludlow used her position to rack up tens of thousands of dollars in personal purchases on all five taxpayer-funded town credit cards, even one assigned to the mayor.
Bill banning retail sale of nitrous oxide in Louisiana heads to Gov. Landry’s desk on unanimous Senate vote

May 14, 2024 | fox8live.com | Rob Krieger |Mykal Vincent

BATON ROUGE, La. (WVUE) - Following a series of Fox 8 reports highlighting the dangers and accessibility of nitrous oxide, a bill banning the sale of the gas to the general public was unanimously granted final passage by Louisiana’s Senate on Tuesday (May 14). The bill, authored by Rep. Joe Stagni (R-Kenner), now heads to Governor Jeff Landry’s desk. If signed, Louisiana would become the first state in the nation to enact such legislation.
Bill to ban sale of nitrous oxide in La. heads to governor's desk

May 14, 2024 | wafb.com | Rob Krieger |Mykal Vincent

BATON ROUGE, La. (WVUE) - Following a series of Fox 8 reports highlighting the dangers and accessibility of nitrous oxide, a bill banning the sale of the gas to the general public was unanimously granted final passage by Louisiana lawmakers on Tuesday (May 14). The bill, authored by Rep. Joe Stagni, now heads to Governor Jeff Landry's desk. If signed, Louisiana would become the first state in the nation to enact such legislature.
Bruins rookie, Baton Rouge native scores first NHL playoff goal in 5-1 win over Panthers

May 7, 2024 | wafb.com | Mykal Vincent

SUNRISE, Fla. (WVUE) - Boston Bruins rookie defenseman Mason Lohrei, the first and only player in the NHL to be born in Louisiana, scored the first postseason goal of his career Monday (May 6) night in Game 1 of the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Bruins would go on to defeat the Florida Panthers 5-1 on the road, taking an early lead in the best-of-7 series.