BY Local News LLC (BYLN) is an online news publication / newspaper created by Broussard resident Karen Lagrange Cox to capture local news, information and events in the Broussard – Youngsville, Louisiana areas. BYLN is only available online.

Jamie Creed, Executive Publisher & Editor-in-Chief

Jamie Creed is the owner of BY Local News Media, a woman-owned online newspaper dedicated to sharing stories that connect and inform the communities of Broussard and Youngsville, Louisiana.

Jamie’s storytelling journey began while living abroad in Japan, where she developed a appreciation for capturing and sharing everyday local experiences. She share her adventures in Japan on her blog, Life of Creed.

An active member of the Rotary Club of Youngsville and involved in several community organizations, Jamie remains deeply engaged in the community. Through BY Local News Media, she is committed to amplifying local voices, supporting small businesses, and strengthening community connections.

Email: jamie@bylocalnews.com

BYLN does not have subscriptions and therefore is free for anyone to view. BYLN is monetized by way of advertisers, sponsors, and contributors. For advertising, sponsoring or contributing please email jamie@bylocalnews.com for more information.

When was BYLN Created?

The work on the website for BYLN started August 14, 2022. This was just after Cox’s father, after entering a nursing home in Broussard for a second time, complained there wasn’t a newspaper there. Cox told her father, “Wait, there will be”.

When looking at possible names and domain names for the online news publication / newspaper, when coming upon the name BY Local News, it was clear that would be the name for it. The BY – B representing Broussard and the Y representing Youngsville – along with Local News was perfect for the name of the online newspaper. Within a week, the framework for the news website was done. The next steps were to get content for the web site, then to get the word out about BYLN. On September 23, 2022, a Facebook page was created to give BYLN more exposure and to share articles from the BYLN website to its Facebook page.

On October 11, 2022, BY Local News LLC officially became a business.

Cox’s father saw the BYLN website once on her smart phone while the website was being developed, however he passed away at the age of ninety-one, a week before BYLN became a business.

As of March 22, 2025, the news web site has obtained over 1.1 million users  (according to Google Analytics) since the day it became a business.

What We Cover

BY Local News Media provides comprehensive coverage focused on the Broussard and Youngsville communities. Content includes:

• Profiles of local businesses, organizations, and community members.
• Coverage of City Council meetings in Broussard and Youngsville.
• Public notices, including road closures, safety updates, and government announcements.
• Verified opinions, editorials and letters to the editor.
• Political campaign announcement press releases.
• Community news and local events.
• Projects and initiatives led by local organizations.
• News and updates sourced from local, state, and regional agencies.

BY Local News Media actively works with local municipalities and agencies, including the City of Broussard, City of Youngsville, City of Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, to receive and share relevant press releases and public information with the community.

About the Geographic Areas Served

BY Local News Media primarily serves the communities of Broussard and Youngsville, located in the southern portion of Lafayette Parish, Louisiana.

While larger media outlets often focus on broader regional coverage centered in Lafayette, BY Local News Media is dedicated to local reporting specific to these communities. Broussard and Youngsville are basically adjacent to each other. The cities are located on the south side of Lafayette Parish and south of the City of Lafayette. The City of Lafayette usually has the major focus of larger news outlets. This sometimes leaves a gap on news coverage for Broussard and Youngsville. BYLN focuses on these two cities to help to fill the gap in news coverage.

Populations

Broussard and Youngsville have experienced significant growth in recent years, evolving from small towns into thriving cities.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s populations estimates:

• Broussard Population (2025): 15,799
• Youngsville Population (2025): 19,980 
• Lafayette Parish  (2024): 254,241 (source)

These figures are based on annual population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, which tracks growth trends across cities and towns nationwide.

This continued growth highlights the increasing need for reliable, community-focused news coverage, something BY Local News Media is committed to providing.