SUMMARY: Fort Johnson significantly contributes to the economy of Vernon Parish and the larger central and southwestern Louisiana regions. The Louisiana Armed Forces Alliance (LAFA) is committed to enhancing the economic impact of military installations, such as Fort Johnson's U.S. Army Joint Readiness Training Center. In 2022, military assets contributed $9.6 billion to Louisiana, supporting 77,000 jobs and generating $348.7 million in tax revenue. Fort Johnson itself is home to around 8,000 soldiers, 13,000 family members, 6,000 civilian employees, and over 40,000 retirees. LAFA, previously known as Fort Polk Progress, advocates against troop reductions and promotes quality-of-life projects to sustain the local economy and make the area an attractive place for soldiers and their families. Efforts are underway to unveil new initiatives to further support the military community's economic integration and well-being.

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SUMMARY: Roxanne Marie (Fruh) Whitstine, 69, of DeQuincy, Louisiana, passed away on May 1, 2024. She was a bookkeeper and homemaker, married to Duane Whitstine for 49 years. Roxanne was known for her academic achievements, quilting, cooking, and as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Survived by her husband, two children, sister, and three grandchildren, she was predeceased by her parents and sister Cynthia. A service will be held at Hixson Funeral Home in Westlake on May 7, with burial at Big Woods Cemetery in Vinton. Condolences can be expressed at www.hixsonwestlake.com.

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SUMMARY: Dr. Michael “Mike” McClinton Kurth, a former Economics Professor at McNeese State University for nearly 30 years, passed away on April 30, 2024. Named Professor Emeritus in 2018, he is survived by his wife Cathy, their children and 13 grandchildren, and leaves behind a significant legacy which also includes his beloved pet, Bandit. To honor his memory, the family prefers contributions to the McNeese Foundation for two scholarships in his name over flowers. Services are scheduled at Johnson's Funeral Home in Lake Charles at 11 a.m., May 8, with visitation from 9-11 a.m. Full obituary details can be found on the funeral home's website.

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