We Quietly Launched a Newsletter. Louisiana Responded
We started this journey quietly.
Now, over 3,000 views later, we know one thing for sure: Louisiana is listening.
Today, The Bayou Insider crossed 3,000 views — in just over a month.
No ads. No clickbait. No social media campaigns.
Just you.
Just truth.
Just stories that matter to Louisiana.
We launched this newsletter because we believed there was a hunger for something real —
Faith-rooted, not shallow
Culture-rich, not coastal copy
Local-first, not agenda-driven
And thanks to your support — your clicks, your shares, your trust — we’re seeing proof that this mission matters.
What This Means
Our audience is growing organically, not artificially
Our open rate is holding at nearly 48% — exceptional by any standard
We’re now preparing to take the next step:
→ Turning The Bayou Insider into a nonprofit newsroom, rooted in faith, truth, and Louisiana values
What’s Next
More deep-dive stories on Louisiana history, politics, and culture
More food, festivals, and family features
And yes… a future that may include videos, curriculum, and even documentaries to bring these stories to life
How You Can Help Us Grow
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Pray for wisdom and protection as we build something bigger than any one of us
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Encourage a friend to subscribe. If everyone who viewed the site this month got just one person to subscribe, we’d double our reach overnight.
From My Heart
Thank you — for reading, for believing, and for showing that journalism rooted in faith, family, and freedom can grow — even without the machines behind it.
Let’s keep building something that lasts.
With deep gratitude,
Shawn
Editor, The Bayou Insider