White Hall Magazine

WHITE HALL ARKANSAS Visitors’ & Newcomers’ Guide Proudly

Celebrating

57 years

1964-2021

White Hall, AR

Chamber of Commerce

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The White Hall Chamber of Commerce board members are dedicated in making WHITE HALL “A QUALITY OF LIFE COMMUNITY” for local businesses and residents.

WE PUT OUR HEARTS INTO WHITE HALL

Board Members:

Tiffany Camp Ed Monk Donna Morton Helen Rasor Sarah Rice Scott Robinson Blake Sullivan Barbara Summers Kim Wood Trey Wyatt

Joe Spadoni President

Kevin Bonnette Vice

President

Ellen Welch

Treasurer

Lydia Scholebo Secretary

We pledge our very best efforts in making

WHITE HALL A Great Place to Call Home!

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Welcome to White Hall: A Quality of Life Community

Just a short drive south on Interstate 530 from the busy streets of Little Rock, Arkansas is the city of White Hall, a modernized community with a small town atmosphere that continues to gain notoriety for its clean streets, low crime rate, first-rate educational system and well-accomplished professional police and fire departments. It is not hard to understand why the city continues to move forward in a constant state of growth since its incorporation in 1964. The current population of White Hall is 5,526.

White Hall also offers several opportunities for those who enjoy shopping and dining as well as numerous clubs, organizations, activities, and modern top-rated lodging facilities.

For the youth, there are numerous active clubs and organizations to join, including the Boy Scouts, several church organizations, and an array of athletic activities from the White Hall Softball and Little Leagues which have produced champions.

The James “Jitters” Morgan White Hall Community Center is located at 9801 Dollarway Road. It features a full-size gymnasium/basketball court and indoor elevated walking track with TV’s, various fitness zones and game equipment. The center is available for meetings, weddings, receptions, banquets, and other special events. A concession area and a full-size kitchen is just one of the many features available at the center.

Crenshaw Springs Water Park is also located on the property next to the center. The park features fast water slides, a rock-climbing wall and kid’s splash zone.

White Hall City Park, located at 101 Parkway, across from White Hall City Hall, is also a favorite among the locals. The 36 acre tract of land includes seven baseball and softball fields, two tennis courts, newly widened and resurfaced walking trails, restrooms, several covered picnic pavilions, a covered amphitheater, a skate park and lots of playground equipment, including a furnished fenced-in play area designed for the younger families.

Lots of special events are held at the park including Founders Day, and the White Hall Chamber of Commerce Easter Egg Hunt. Each Christmas, the park is illuminated with beautiful Christmas displays including an incredibly special one consisting of three-foot trees lining the pathway just past the main entrance, each topped with a special personalized commemorative star.

The City continues to rank one of the best places to live, to raise a family and one of Arkansas' safest cities to live.

White Hall also received the Cities of Distinction Award in the category of Tourism Development in the population category of 5,000-20,000.

Noel Foster, Mayor 1

A 'Quality of Life' community: White Hall history The city of White Hall is a community in Southeast Arkansas. White Hall grew from a meager population of 1,257 in 1964 to 5,526 in 2010, according to U.S. Census Bureau information.

The community has grown in both population and businesses since its incorporation. The citizens take pride in their city and are proud to say they are from White Hall.

White Hall comes from humble beginnings.

In the 1800s, travelers passing through the area would stop at clear water springs, later to be known as Crenshaw Springs.

They would water their horses and rest and refresh themselves. These springs were thought by some to have medicinal powers similar to beliefs of the springs in Hot

Springs. People would travel from afar to appreciate the waters. Locals would bring barrels to fill with the water for personal uses.

A small church building was built just west of the springs. It was utilized by several different denominations for worship services. School classes were held at the church for a time until a designated school house was built. The building or hall as it was called, had a whitewashed exterior.

This was unusual as most buildings at that time had unfinished rough lumber exteriors. The other buildings would obtain a natural aged finish. So the small church would stand out to passersby.

When giving directions to the springs, travelers were told it was next to

the white hall. This is believed by most historians as to how White Hall obtained its name.

The community continued to flourish and slowly grew. Large growth was not observed until 1913 when a paved road was built through the area.

The road went from Pine Bluff to south of Little Rock. The community continued to grow with the population increasing annually. With the increased growth came a demand for better water resources. It was not unusual for 15 or more people using one well. The water was rich in iron. As a resident of the community, Palmer Boast, stated, “If you didn’t filter the water, your hair would turn red in three weeks.”

In 1961, the residents self-imposed a tax to cre-

ate the White Hall Water and Fire District No. 1.

The tax was $50 a year.

Resident W.F. “Jack” Moody was designated the first fire chief.

With the water and fire resources needed to become an incorporated city, a committee was formed to seek incorporation. Moody was the chairman of the committee and, with the help of attorney Charles Golberger, the articles of incorporation were drawn up in 1964. Those papers needed only 20 signatures to file but had more than 300 when they were filed. On July 14, 1964, Jefferson County Judge Joe Henslee signed the incorporation papers.

Immediately, White Hall became the second largest city in the county.

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CITY OF WHITE HALL MAYORS OVER THE YEARS

W. F. “Jack” Moody October 1964 – December 1966 August 1969 – December 1978 May 1979 – December 1982

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B. F. House January 1967 – July 1969 Van Bateman III January 1979 – April 1979

Tom Ashcraft January 1983 – December 1990 Raymond “Pete” Ross January 1991 – December 1994

James “Jitters” Morgan January 1995 – 2010 Noel Foster January 2011 - Present

Table of Contents Index of Advertisers…………………………………………………………………………4

Welcome to White Hall ...................1

New to White Hall in 2021 ..... 15-16

White Hall History ..........................2

Community Center ........................22

White Hall Police Dept ...................6 White Hall Fire Stations ...................8 Chamber of Commerce .................10 Relyance Bank...............................12

White Hall Museum ......................26 List of Chamber Members, Officers and Board Members ......................28

White Hall Food Pantry .................13

State of the City Address ....................

Simmons Bank...............................14

..............................Inside Back Cover

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Index of Advertisers Advanced Roofing and Remodeling........................................... Page 27 Amanda's Villa ...................................... Page 24 Bethany Baptist Church......................... Page 22 Carrington Electric ................................ Page 18 Code Alert Security, Inc ........................ Page 21 Colonial Steak House ........................... Page 23 Connect Bank ....................................... Page 27 Dane's B&D Automotive....................... Page 11 Delta Rivers Nature Center ................... Page 25 Doctor's Orders Pharmacy.................... Page 11 Dr. John Dedman, Internal Medicine.................................. Page 14 Edward Jones, Melissa H. Young Agency...................... Page 18 Emergency Ambulance Service, Inc ...... Page 27 Fairfield Community Credit Union........ Page 23 Family Church....................................... Page 21 Farmers Insurance, Larry Gragg Agency .................................Page 8 Farmers Insurance, Tonya M. Lane Agency.......................... Page 22 Faulkner Collision Center Inc................ Page 17 FBT ....................................................... Page 24 First Baptist Church White Hall............. Page 19 Hartz Honey Hole/The Hive Cafe ......... Page 26 Huntley Metal ....................................... Page 18 Jacsil Motors, Inc .................................. Page 15 Jefferson Regional ....................................Page 7 Jenkins Memorial Center & Industries, Inc .................................... Page 15 Johnson's Metal Recyclers..................... Page 23 JR Brown Inc. Moving ........................... Page 16 LCS of AR, Inc..........................................Page 6 4

Metal Mart ............................................ Page 11 Midtown Tire & Auto............................. Page 13 Mike Holcomb, State Representative .............................. Page 25 Music Warehouse ................................. Page 23 Pennington's Floor Store ....................... Page 14 Pine Bluff Heating & Air ....................... Page 17 Pine Federal Credit Union ...............Back Cover Powerhouse Dance & Tumbling............ Page 12 Razorshred & Records Management ..... Page 26 R.E.S. Solutions LLC .............................. Page 27 Robinson & Fuller ................................. Page 26 Scott Systems Heating & Air ................. Page 16 SEARK College ...................................... Page 19 SEARK Heating & Air ............................ Page 13 Shelter Insurance, Dee Holcomb Agency .......................... Page 25 Shelter Insurance, Michelle Herring Agency ...................... Page 16 Stone Bank ...............................................Page 8 tarapromotional .................................... Page 27 Terry's Tots & Toddlers........................... Page 27 Thomas E. Brown, Attorney at Law..................................... Page 21 White Hall Chamber....................... Inside Front White Hall Family Medicine Associates.............................. Page 21 White Hall Police Officers Association ....Page 6 White Hall, City of...................................Page 5

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A QUALITY OF LIFE COMMUNITY

CELEBRATING 57 YEARS 5

About WHPD

The White Hall Police Department was officially established in 1983. White Hall native Perry Holland was appointed as chief of police, operating out of a single room located in City Hall.

Current chief Greg Shapiro is a former captain of the Pine Bluff Police Department. Shapiro has lived in White Hall for 17 years. He is a graduate of Pine Bluff High School and attended the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. He later majored in criminal justice, and it was after an internship at the Little Rock Police Department that he knew he wanted to become a police officer.

The department works tirelessly to train for numerous scenarios in an effort to stay up to date and finely tuned so residents can sleep easy at night as officers work to keep White Hall one of the most peaceful cities in the state.

When school is in session the department places School Resource Officers at each of the schools in an effort to keep an open and positive relationship with the students, giving parents peace of mind in knowing that their children are in good hands everyday.

The Department has 17 full time officers which consist of Major Mickey Buffkin, Sergeants Sandy Castleberry, Stephen Moreau, Brian Hornsby and Investigator, Clayton Cantrell.

Additions to the Police Department include five sky cops installed at every entrance into the City, includ-

See WHPD Page 12

CONGRATS WHITE HALL

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The White Hall Police OfficersÕ Association is a non-profit charitiable organization that was established in the 1990Õs by members of the White Hall Police Department. This organization is a firm believer in community service and volunteerism.

The White Hall Police OfficersÕ Association hosts an annual Charity Ball fundraiser the weekend before Valentines Day. The elegant event allows the WHPOA to raise funds to give back to the community in various ways.

Above: Greg Shapiro was appointed White Hall Police Chief in April 2019.

Left: Perry Holland served as one of the first marshals in White Hall. Holland became White Hall's first Police Chief 1983.

By partnering with other non-profit organizations like the White Hall Food Pantry, Angel Tree, WH Boy Scout Troops, White Hall Chamber of Commerce, and athletic programs to name just a few, the WHPOA helps provide food and gifts for children of less fortunate families during holidays and times of tragedy.

The White Hall Police OfficersÕ Association also provides scholarships to White Hall High School seniors.

Follow us on Facebook @WHPOA71602

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Fire stations dedicated to former fire chiefs

Volunteers with the White Hall Fire Department have been watching over the community since 1961 when residents self-imposed a $50 per year tax to create the White Hall Water and Fire District.

Current Chief Sandy Castleberry has served as the department chief for 15 years.

The fire department maintains a Class 5 ISO Fire

Rating which lowers the residents' homeowner insurance premiums. They provide free fire safety inspections for home owners, as well as assist with the installation and testing of smoke detectors in the homes of those in need. They also perform annual inspections for all area businesses.

The city of White Hall is fortunate enough to have two locations, Fire Station No. 1, located at 208 Anderson St., and Fire Station No. 2, located at 5 Hospitality Lane.

Fire Station No. 1 is dedicated to Rickey Doucey while Fire Station No.2 is dedicated to Ned Tomboli.

The Department consists of 18 firefighters and 9 apparatus. Over the last several years, the Department has made many improvements including the new Pierce fire truck.

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HISTORY

the first orders of business was to request a special census. The census was Continued from Page 2 taken on Dec. 5 and 7, In September 1964, 1964. The official cenelections were held to sus was 1,257. With the fill the positions needed census completed, White to run the city. Moody Hall would be eligible for was elected Mayor. The state turnback funds. The first aldermen were J.C. funds were in the amount Carter, Gilma Freeman, of $8 per person. Moody J.D. Green, W.L. “Bill” Heroman and B.F. House. estimated that the city would receive $10,000 The first council meetannually. ing was held on Oct. 29, City officials were 1964. At this meeting, A. D. Hamilton, a local truck strictly volunteer positions until 1972, when farmer was appointed Town Marshal. One of they started receiving a

salary. Until June 1975, City Hall consisted of a back room in the Fire Department. Then, all offices were moved to 101 Parkway, where they remain today. The cost of construction was estimated at $80,000. The new city hall had offices for the mayor, plumbing and electrical inspectors, city recorder-treasurer, water and sewer commissions and park and planning commissions.

The city was thriving and growing. White Hall

went on to have a museum, award-winning school district, library, city park, community center, water park, police department, two fire stations, and hundreds of businesses and thousands of citizen.

Mayor Noel Foster, the current Mayor, said that the wonderful education system and excellent public safety are two key economic development tools to building a “Quality of Life City.”

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Chamber of Commerce is heart of community The White Hall Chamber of Commerce has been working to promote business growth and bring positive light to the community for 37 years. However for three years prior, the group made up of local business leaders titled it as the White Hall Merchant's Association.

During one of the early meetings, members decided to host a weenie roast for the city's 20th Birthday. This event would soon become an annual event that brings businesses and members of the community together in a major and memorable way, drawing thousands to the park to be a part of the celebrations.

Today, the chamber remains very involved in the community, supporting numerous annual events including the Community Service Awards Banquet to honor those who have went above and beyond in the community; the Easter Egg Hunt in White Hall City Park which boasts 8,000

eggs, a dozen bicycle prizes, and the Easter Bunny; Community Service Awards Banquet, White Hall Founders Day Golf Tournament, Trade Day city-wide yard sale, White Hall Founders Day Parade and Celebration in the Park, 5k Walk/ Run, White Hall Community Christmas, Memorial Stars in the Park and White Hall High School Scholarships. Also, the Chamber sponsors the Fourth of July Fireworks Display.

The citizens are blessed to have leaders, business owners, educators and citizens that work together create economic success and happiness within our community. The Chamber's goal is to work toward improving quality of life for all through the support and commitment of its members, volunteers and committees. Anyone wishing to join the White Hall Chamber of Commerce or to find out more information, call 870-247-5502.

Looking for a list of chamber members and officers/board members? See Page 28

WHITE HALL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2021 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

Joe Spadoni, White Hall Chamber of Commerce president, presents White Hall Seniors with scholarships from the White Hall Chamber of Commerce.

Recipients are Ty McDaniel, Abby Wall and Adam Taylor.

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Relyance Bank Breaks Ground for New Headquarters in White Hall Relyance Bank executives and its partner contractors broke ground for the new Relyance Bank headquarters in White Hall, Ark., Wed., Feb. 3, 2021. The new 40,000-square-foot facility, which will be located on Highway 270 just west of I-530, will house management and consolidate various departments. The building is projected to be completed in the spring of 2022.

“We have been blessed with excellent organic growth and are excited about our prospects for future growth. We pledge to be a good corporate neighbor in White Hall,” said Chuck Morgan, Relyance Bank’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “We are writing a significant new chapter

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in the rich history of our Bank. The new headquarters is an investment in the future of the bank and in southeast Arkansas.

Our project team is led

by Scott Pittillo, Relyance Bank President, and

2004, then-Chief Foster brought up the idea of a Continued from Page 6 charity ball. Starting in ing White Hall City Park 2016, scholarships were and City Hall. given for individuals The Department who wanted to further responded to 4,989 total his or her education in MECA/911 calls includ- the law enforcement ing traffic stops. field. The association In approximately 1993, can give back to the kids the White Hall Police Officers Association was in the community. The association buys turkeys started, so scholarships at Thanksgiving and ascould be given to gradsists with the Angel Tree uating seniors. Usually project in schools to help enough money is raised for those scholarships. In families.

WHITE HALL On 57 Years!

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The new, larger headquarters positions Relyance Bank to better serve southeast and central Arkansas while remaining deeply rooted in Jefferson County.

The project reaffirms Relyance Bank’s economic development and community service commitment to Pine Bluff, White Hall and Jefferson County.

Top photo: Construction continues to be ongoing and can be seen from the road.

Bottom photo: A rendering of the future Relyance Bank headquarters.

STATIONS

White Hall Food Pantry helps those in need

Upgrades were made to some equipment and to Santa's truck.

In 2020, 124 calls were made for service within the city limits of White Hall along with 9 mutual aid calls outside the City.

Hunger is something we all feel.

I've even been "hangry" a few times.

I have intentionally been skipping breakfast and trying not to eat after 7pm to shed a few pounds. While my body tells me often I'm hungry, even if I'm really not, I've never "gone hungry". Food insecurity is something most of us do not have to worry about.

In fact, if you can open your pantry and refrigerator and choose what you want to eat, you are richer than 90% of the rest of the world. We tend to think hunger and food insecurity are issues others face around the world in thirdworld countries. FeedingAmerica.org

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By: Pastor stePhen harrison

“We’re not happy until you are happy”

says one in six people and one in five children in Arkansas face hunger. It's not just someone else's problem in a country far away. Hunger affects the people in my city, the kid in my child's classroom, and the family down the block. When it's the widow you know down the street who just lost her husband and raising her grandkids or the single mom at your job who's working two jobs and doing everything she can to make it, it hits home that this is a real need and real people. I'll never forget the elderly disabled lady who showed up one day that needed prayer as she was now taking care of her See WHFP Page 19

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Simmons Bank purchases YOU NEVER KNOW WHO YOU'RE GOING TO land to establish second FIND IN WHITE HALL! branch in White Hall Simmons Bank announced plans to construct a second bank branch in White Hall on the recently acquired 2.24 acres of land located at the northeast corner of Robin Road and Sheridan Road.

The future location at 1308 Robin Road will complement the bank’s current White Hall branch located at 8107 Dollarway Road and add another access point for customers’ convenience. Subject to regulatory approval, Simmons Bank will begin construction on the new branch in 2021 with plans to open in early 2022.

“The support and growth of our customer base in White Hall has been outstanding and we’re proud to meet that growing demand for our services by adding a second location. We

have called Jefferson County home for over a century and it is an honor to be a part of our continued growth here,” said Daniel Robinson, regional community president for Simmons Bank in Pine Bluff.

Simmons Bank began as a small community bank in Pine Bluff, Arkansas more than 100 years ago. In 2020, Simmons Bank continued its history of support in the community with a gift of $1 million to support the Arkansas Children’s Hospital Pine Bluff Clinic in association with Jefferson Regional and an additional $1 million to support the new Dr. Josetta Wilkins Jefferson County Health Unit and the Sergeant Elga Lee Roberts Jef Jefferson County Veteran’s Services Office in Pine Bluff.

Congratulations to White Hall on 57 Years!

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The Petal Shoppe Florist and Gifts held a grand opening and ribbon cutting on July 22 at their new location in White Hall, located at 7710 Dollarway Road. Don Blasingame opened The Petal Shoppe doors in 1975 in Dollarway. Mike Jolly, Jodie Jolly and Melody Contreras purchased the business in 2011. The new spacious location has expanded their inventory and offers beautiful ready-made arrangements along with many wonderful gift items including jewelry, purses and accessories.

They have a large selection of fresh flowers, tropical plants, and arrangements and designs for any special occasion.

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The boutique offers designer fashions and accessories.

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For a complete list of new businesses in White Hall this year, see Page 16.

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Look what's coming soon!

The TownePlace Suites by Marriott will feature a four-story high, 80 rooms designed for longer stays. The motel is expected to be completed by the summer of 2022. TownePlace Suites is owned by Umesh Patel.

Moe’s Southwest Grill and Schlotzsky’s with Cinnabon will be located next to Dairy Queen on Sheridan Rd in White Hall. The contractors will begin soon with the expected completion date of January 2022.

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paraplegic son. She wasn't worried about brand named foods or waiting in line. She was just vocally thankful and humbled that others would be there in their time of need.

The White Hall Food Pantry, Inc. was established well over twenty years ago by cooperating churches, businesses, organizations, and caring individuals in the White Hall community to serve those in need. If you've never had to ask for help, it can be awkward and embarrassing. Our goal at the WHFP is to do what Jesus said, "Love your neighbor as yourself" and "do unto others as you would have them do unto you".

Everyone needs help occasionally, and our intentions are to treat people with dignity, respect, and love in the process. One of the things we love to see is those who have been helped giving back into the pantry and serving others. People sometimes have problems, they aren't problems. We have a solution to help love people in the practical way of giving them food, something most of us take for granted occasionally. We've found that people not only receive food, but also hope. In return, those of us who have served have gained something as well...friends.

You can help supplement food for your neighbors by donating non-perishable foods. Drop them or a monetary donation by most of our White Hall churches or

White Hall City Hall. 100% of all donations go toward feeding people. Monetary donations help us tremendously as we can buy food in bulk from a discounted supplier and get exactly what we need. Do a food drive at your business, school, club, or organization.

We also invite you to serve at the pantry by shopping, stocking, stuffing bags, and distributing food. Contact us at whfoodpantry@gmail.com or message us on the White Hall Food Pantry Facebook page. We serve people the second Tuesday of every month from noon2pm in a drive-thru pantry located at 8203 Dollarway Rd. across from the police station. It truly is an honor to serve the people of White Hall and on the WHFP board. Let's work together to love our neighbors. We are better together.

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James "Jitters" Morgan Community Center The James “Jitters” Morgan White Hall Community Center, located at 9801 Dollarway Road, serves as a hub of activities throughout the year.

The center is named in honor of former White Hall Mayor, the late James “Jitters” Morgan, who served as the Mayor from 1995 until his retirement from White Hall in 2010. Features of the James “Jitters” Morgan White Hall Community Center include: • Full size gymnasium/basketball court with 6 goals and detachable volleyball net • Various fitness zones with elliptical machines, a treadmill and an ab glider and teeter machine • Game equipment (Table Tennis, Air Hockey, Foosball) • An indoor elevated walking track with TVs at every corner • Several meeting rooms with outdoor patio • Concession area and a full size kitchen • Several TVs and speakers placed throughout See CENTER Page 24

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Railroad, is located in the mini-park at the east end of the property.

Directly in front of the caboose is a section of the original Dollarway Road.

The Veterans' memorial is also located on the museum grounds. The beautiful gray and black granite structure was

funded by private donations and is engraved with approximately 700 names of veterans. The monument was officially dedicated on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2001.

Each year, a special program is observed at the monument on Memorial Day and Veterans Day.

The current director is Brenda Doucey. Doucey became director in January 2015.

The museum is open from noon to 3 p.m.

Thurs. - Sat. About twice a month the museum receives donated and loaned items. Items are always welcome to add to the museum.

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White Hall Chamber of Commerce Members • A-Team • AgHeritage Farm Credit Services • American Inn & Suites • Apex Communications, LLC • ARCN, Inc.(Dairy Queen) • Akansas Blue Cross & Blue Shield • Arkansas Police Products • Arkansas Printing Co. • Arkansas Spine & Paine • Autographics by Beadle • Barbara Summers • Bail Bond Financing, Inc. • Billy Joe Hulse, Sr. • Bryan Paint and Carpet • Brookshire Grocery Co. • Bullock Plumbing, LLC • Burger King(Flis Enterprises) • Burnette & Son Janitorial • Carrington Electric Company, Inc. • Catering By Scott Ray • Central Moloney, Inc. • Century 21 United • Charles Anderson Homes • Charles & Betsy Francis • Chism Plumbing • City of White Hall(City Hall) • CMB Private Investigations • Connect Bank • Custom Hydraulics & Machinery • Daily Dose Drug Store • Danlo Properties, LLC

• Delta Towing & Recovery • Dew Drop Auto Parts • Dierich Construction • Down Home Realty Co. • Earnest E. Brown, Judge • El Parian • Fairfield Federal Cr. Union • Family Medicine of White Hall • Farmer's Insurance • FBT Bank and Mortgage • First Arkansas Insurance • Gaylon Presley-Rental Property • Glen Minor • Glenda Lybrand • Hartz Honey Hole • Havner Law Firm PA • HCJ CPA's and Advisors, PLLC • Hendricks Plumbing, LLC • Hunter's Refuge • Huntley Metals • Jackie Henderson • Johnson's Metal Recyclers, Inc. • Joyce Cottrell • JR Brown Inc • Ken Bragg-State Representative • Keepsakes Jewelry & Gifts • Last Resort Firearms Training • Liberty Utilities of White Hall • Life is Beautiful Therapeutic Service

• Lunsford & Associates Realty Co. • Mac Norton Attorney at Law • Mansour's Computer Solutions, Inc • McClelland Consulting Engineers, Inc. • MK Distributors, Inc. • Neurology Clinic of South Arkansas • On Break Café • Owens Law Firm • Pain Treatment Centers of America • Pamplin Audiology • Party Palooza • Paul W. Davis MD, PA • Pennington's Floor Store • Petal Shoppe • Pine Bluff Arsenal-US Army • Pine Bluff Cotton Belt Fed. Cr. Un. • Pine Bluff Heating & Air • Pine Bluff Sand & Gravel • Pine Bluff Truck and Trailer • Pine Federal Credit Union • Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen • Powerhouse Dance and Tumbling • Premier Real Estate • Relyance Bank • R.E.S. Solutions, LLC • Ric & Beth Cook-Rental Property • RMC

• Robert DeBin • Susan Sanders • SCAT Pools & Spas • Seark Heating & Air • Shafeeq Ahmed • Shelter Insuranc • Showcase of Floors Contracting, LLC • Simmons Bank • Smart Auto Group • South Arkansas Business Solutions, Inc • South Central Center On Aging • Southeast Arkansas College (SEARK) • Southeast Engravers, Inc. • State Farm • Stitch & Clean, LC • Stone Bank • Studdard Construction Company, Inc • Tara Promotional Products, Inc. • Terco Investments Co., Inc. • Terry Boone DDS, MS • The Boast Company • Thrive at Home Thrive Pediatric Nursing, Inc • Trish Farrell Photography • Val Taupe Boutique • Wayne & Helen Rasor • White Hall Family Medicine • White Hall Fresh Market • White Police Association • Woodlands Pharmacy • Wyco Games of Arkansas

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Officers: Joe Spadoni President Kevin Bonnette Vice President Ellen Welch Treasurer Lydia Scholebo Secretary

Board Members: Tiffany Camp Ed Monk Donna Morton Helen Rasor Sarah Rice

Scott Robinson Blake Sullivan

Barbara Summers Kim Wood Trey Wyatt

STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS • 2021 As we all know, 2020 was a year like no other in our living history with significant challenges. Through it all, our city and community came together to support each other and creatively adapt to all 2020 brought our way. Nonetheless, I am proud to tell you that our staff and residents have met those challenges, and our city is in a strong position to continue to weather the pandemic.

In addition, to supporting the public’s health, it was critical to maintain essential city services our community relies on. City teams found new ways to deliver much needed services.

In the beginning, we received mixed messages and were not sure how to minimize the spread of COVID-19, but it is now clear that we need to wear masks, maintain social distance and avoid indoor gatherings and large outdoor crowds. I thank every one of you who is complying.

Your sacrifices directly aid in the safety of our fellow residents, as well as that of our heroic first responders, and the educators and staff in our schools. Now is not the time to lose our patience and resilience. Vaccinations are here and being distributed, but we must remain vigilant for a little while longer.

We are beginning the 12th month of a global pandemic that has impacted every aspect of life, from losing friends and loved ones, to increased unemployment needs; to changes in education, health care, community events, and our life is different today.

We must keep drawing on our strength – and on each other. Recovery will not be easy. The virus will be with us for much of the year. The economic impacts will continue. There will be more hard decisions to make.

We are entering this new year, with a new sense of hope and possibility. We have an opportunity this year, as we recover and adapt to a new post-pandemic normal, to carry the sense of common purpose and compassion into our immediate, local responses.

It is my honor and privilege to come before you tonight to share with this council and the citizens of White Hall a report on the State of the City.

Tonight, I am pleased to report that our city is strong, and we continue to enjoy residential and commercial growth in our city.

The White Hall Public Works Department has been busy through the year with construction, growth, and general maintenance. The crew cut trees and hauled brush from the severe thunderstorm on April 12th, 2020. The Public Works crew replaced two large culverts on West Little Lane as well as replacing asphalt. The crew repaired and overlayed several areas on West Little Lane and the adjoining streets. They repaired and overlayed asphalt on half of Bridges Street and half of Harrod Road. The crew also started removing and hauling away the trees for our future dog park. The crew picked up approximately 300 yards of leaves from our residents for our compost/recycling program. We loaded and distributed 60 yards of compost. We continued mowing and maintaining our city streets in an effort to help keep our city clean! Keeping our parks, city buildings and city property clean and well maintained is a priority. The public works crew does an excellent job and handles any task that I give them! It is amazing how the little things can affect the City’s overall image.

The White Hall Volunteer Fire Department has provided another exceptional year of service to our community. The department is composed of two stations with eighteen (18) firefighters and nine (9) fire apparatus. One hundred twenty-four (124) calls for service within the city limits of White Hall were responded to along with nine (9) mutual aid calls outside the city. Over the past few years, the department has had many improvements and advancements to ensure the best possible service to the community. We are now staffing Fire Station #1 to enable a faster response to calls. We have received the new Pierce Fire Truck. A stand-by generator was purchased and hooked up after the severe storm last April. Upgrades were made to some equipment and the Santa truck. The department has started upgrades on two of the older apparatus. The department has continued to demonstrate the best that White Hall has to offer and named David Hopson as the “Volunteer Fireman of the Year”.

This year has proven to be both active and rewarding for the White Hall Police Department. Currently, the department consists of sixteen (16) full-time officers, with four (4) of those officers being school resource officers, two (2) administrative assistants, and nine (9) Auxiliary Officers.

Their dedication and hard work continue to control and prevent crime in our city. In April, we purchased Ace, a Belgian Malinois through the Little Rock K9 Academy. Five (5) SkyCop cameras were installed at every entrance into White Hall, the City Park, and at City Hall. The cameras were instrumental in solving several felony crimes. Several more cameras have been budgeted for 2021. In 2020, the department responded to Four Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty-Nine (4,989) total MECA/911 Incidents/Calls including Traffic Stops. The department took Five Hundred Seventeen (517) Police Reports, worked Ninety-One (91) Traffic Accidents, and worked Sixty (60) Private/Parking Lot Accidents. No Warrant Arrests were made because of Covid-19 pandemic. The School Resource Officers have taught Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco Programs in the White Hall School District. Finally, the administration continues to recognize excellence within the department as Auxiliary Officer Mike Sweeney was named “Volunteer Officer of the Year”.

The James “Jitters” Morgan Community Center had limited operations due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Crenshaw Springs Water Park had to close last summer due to the restrictions with the Covid-19 pandemic.

The White Hall Museum had limited operations due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

I want to thank the White Hall Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, volunteers and members for their continued support throughout the year.

The city website www.whitehallar.org is a great information resource for our citizens. You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

The City of White Hall continues to rank in the top ten best places to live, to raise a family and one of Arkansas’s safest cities to live.

As I reflect on my time as mayor, I am always amazed at how this community works together to continue to make White Hall a great place to live.

I want to thank the dedicated public employees who make our progress possible. I want to thank all of our many volunteers who make this city such a great community.

I want to further recognize and thank this Council, the City Clerk/Treasurer Ms. Ellen Welch, and City Attorney Tom Owens for their hard work in helping guide our city in the right direction for future successes.

In conclusion, we as your elected officials remain committed to serving the public through these challenging times. Even though this has been a difficult year, particularly due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the city has overcome this obstacle and remains agile and responsive to the needs of our citizens by finding new and innovative ways of achieving its goals and providing the best public service possible. Please call upon us with any suggestions or concerns; we are here to serve you.

God Bless the City of White Hall and God Bless the United States of America.

Respectfully, Noel Foster, Mayor

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