Ruston Police have identified the victim of a fatal shooting in the parking lot of Y2 Kuts Barbershop. Authorities say 30-year-old Deontrell Hunter was shot and killed Sunday night. Nearby Ruston Police officers heard the shots and responded immediately. After interviewing witnesses, police believe the incident was a result of an ongoing dispute among extended family members. Investigators say multiple individuals were involved and armed with handguns. Five bystanders received superficial injuries and were transported by private vehicle for treatment.

The Louisiana Department of Health is working to fight waste, fraud and abuse with a new task force. Undersecretary Drew Maranto says One initiative involves collaborating with the Office of Motor Vehicles to ensure that no Louisiana Medicaid recipient has an active driver’s license in another state. Another involves a partnership with U-L Lafayette to use artificial intelligence for state-specific data analysis.

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Meta’s Teen Accounts look to safeguard minors and notify parents of what their kids are doing on Instagram.  Sean Richardson has more.

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Cycle Zydeco gets underway tomorrow in Lafayette. Organizer Scott Schilling says cycling is just one component of the five-day event. And if you think you’re too out of shape, you’ll be in good company.

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For those who can’t participate for all five days, there is a weekend option for just Saturday and Sunday.