White Hall Magazine

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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 5,580. 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, dog 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.

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A 'Quality of Life' community: White Hall history

The city of White Hall is a technologically advanced area with a small town feel located just south of Little Rock, Arkansas.

The city is filled with a rich history of family, education, worship and community togetherness that began at a little spring called Crenshaw Springs. Many traveling along Dollarway Road from Little Rock to Pine Bluff would use it as a much welcomed water stop. During the early days the spring is believed to have been owned by a family named Crenshaw. Before long, folks started settling around the spring. Over time it turned into a meeting place for many and played a large part in the area's settlement. Around 1881-1882 a building was erected just up the hill from the spring, on the site where the front gate to the White Hall United Methodist Cemetery gate

stands today. It was used for worship as well as a school. Its whitewashed exterior is believed to be where the city of White Hall acquired its name.

From the early days, the area has experienced constant growth. In 1942 the Pine Bluff Arsenal was in its early stages of operations, bringing more families to the area looking to settle near their employment.

With families moving in by the numbers, the need for public safety was eminent and in 1961 residents self-imposed a tax to create the White Hall Water and Fire District and a volunteer fire department was soon formed.

In 1964, with a population of 1,250, after prompt petitioning and meeting necessary criteria, the city was incorporated.

White Hall's first Mayor, W.F. Jack Moody was sworn in. The first recorder/treasurer was

Gene Welchel. The original city council was made up by Joe Carter, Gilma Freeman, J.D. Green, Bill Heroman and Bill House.

Until the White Hall Police Department was formed in 1983, the town was protected by town marshals.

The city has had a total of seven police chiefs, since its incorporation, including the current Police Chief Gregory Shapiro.

In the late 1990's as White Hall continued to show a great deal of growth, the city was able to establish its own post office. The White Hall School District has also played a major role in the community. Our youth, faith and education have been in the

forefront of the community since the 1800s and still are today. White Hall is home to numerous places of worship and also offers numerous activities for today's youth including baseball, softball, pee wee football, pee wee basketball, soccer, boy scouts and more.

In more recent years, the city has seen the much welcomed additions of the James "Jitters" Morgan Community Center and Crenshaw Springs Water Park.

With a current population of 5,580, the city of White Hall continues to expand with new people, new hopes and new businesses.

For more information about the City of White Hall, please visit www. visitwhitehallar.org.

NOEL FOSTER Current Mayor

About White Hall Police Dept.

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 19 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 every day.

The Department has 17 full time officers which consist of Chief Greg Shapiro, Major Mickey Buffkin, Sergeant Sandy Castleberry and SRO Brian Hornsby, Investigator,Clayton Cantrell, Derrel Lantrip, Christian Carroll, Charles Tredway, Madysen Hamilton, Kevin Freeman, SRO,Paul Brown, Ryan Hatcher, Chris Lowery, Ryan Edwards, SRO,

Above: Greg Shapiro was appointed White Hall Police Chief in April 2019. Below and next page: A few scenes from the annual charity ball.

Brent Bridges, SRO, Brian Todd, and SRO, Harley Herron.

Additions to the Police Department include five sky cops installed at every entrance into the City, including White Hall City Park and City Hall.

In approximately 1993, the White Hall Police Officers Association was started, so

scholarships could be given to graduating seniors. Usually, enough money is raised for those scholarships. In 2004, then-Chief Foster brought up the idea of a charity ball. Starting in 2016, scholarships were given for individuals who wanted to further his or her education in the law enforcement field. The association

can give back to the kids in the community. The association buys turkeys at Thanksgiving and assists with the Angel

Tree project in schools to help families.

The next charity ball is scheduled for February 2024.

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The White Hall Police Officers’ Association is a nonprofit charitable organization that was established in the 1990’s by members of the White Hall Police Department. This organization is a firm believer in community service and volunteerism.

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

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 just to name a few, the WHPOA helps provide food and gifts for children of less fortunate families during holidays and times of tragedy.

various ways.

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

less fortunate families during holidays and times of tragedy.

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

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 a number of 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 the following staff: Chief

Sandy Castleberry, Assistant Chief John Reed, Assistant Chief Mark Rongey, Captain/ Fire Marshal William Beadle, Captain Tracy Weaver, Captain Kevin Wood, Captain Josh Reed, and Firefighters Drew

Childers, Adam Croft, Braden Croft, Brian Croft, Thomas Fultz, Sven Hipp, Derrick Jacobs, Will Johnson, Richard Kress, Jimmy Lunsford, Steven Rice, Joshua Tomboli, Jessica Vincent, and Levi Vincent.

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 39 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 commu-

nity, 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 citywide 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, a job fair and Letters to Santa.

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 com-

mitment 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.

For more information, visit whitehallarchamber.com.

White Hall Chamber Community Service Award Winners and Scholarship Recipients

(Left photo) 2023 38th annual White Hall Chamber of Commerce Community Service Award winners are: Volunteer Fireman of the year, Chief Tracy Weaver. Volunteer Policeman of the year, Martin Johnson. Youth Award, Zach Pullman. Bridges-Socia Memorial Award, Jacob Pham. Senior Citizen Award,Alice Erwin. Clara Burton Education Award, Jennifer Menard. Jitter Morgan Small Business Award, Hartz Honey Hole, Janet & Michael Hartz. WF Jack Moody Award, Lydia Scholebo.

(Above right photo) The 2023 White Hall Chamber Scholarship recipients are Reese Owens, Zachary Robers and Jacob Pham.

White Hall Chamber monthly meetings

The Chamber Of Commerce monthly meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at White Hall City Hall at noon.

White Hall Food Pantry

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 at 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 or you can call White Hall First Baptist Church at 870-247-3124. We serve people in the White Hall School District the second Tuesday of every month from 10am-noon 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.

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 the facility for entertainment

• Free WiFi

• An outdoor public fishing pond

Located next to the Community Center is another major centerpiece for the community. The Crenshaw Springs Water Park. In its first season it drew in 21,000 visitors. In addition to being a positive

impact on the economy, creating 80 jobs for local youth. Crenshaw Springs also helped the city earn Arkansas "City of Distinction" award for tourism. The city has also been voted "Readers Choice" Prettiest Town, Friendliest Town and Best Place to Live.

The park features two large flume slides, a lazy river, a toddler splash and slide, a zero-depth entry area, diving boards and a rock-climbing wall, as well as a restaurant. The water park continues to be a success for the community and a wonderful summertime pastime area families look forward to each season.

Crenshaw

Springs Mural gets a face lift for the second time

Artist Zachariah Poindexter completed the new Crenshaw Springs Mural in July of this year, located at 8500 Dollarway Road in White Hall.

The first mural was originally painted by artist Carla Herring in 1986. The second mural by Poindexter.

The painting represents life in the early days establishing Crenshaw Springs, believed to have been a resting place for travelers between Redfield and Pine Bluff.

Hartz Honey Hole celebrates 10th anniversary

2022-2023 White Hall Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies

(Carpe Diem, above) Laura Golden holds a ribbon cutting as new owner.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony held for New White Hall Branch of Simmons Bank

Our goal at The New Generation is to ensure each and every child is aware that he or she is someone special. We make sure that each child goes through each day being loved, nurtured, and being taught in a manner that lets the child feel safe, secure, and familiar. Every child is treated equally and fairly, and we pray that the child always leaves with a smile on his or her face and a desire to return.

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Stone Bank celebrates solar energy installation

Tuesday April 25th - Stone Bank celebrated the activation of the new solar energy installation on their property in White Hall. The 219 kilowatt array will provide 80% of the power used by ALL Stone Bank branches. With the bank's energy savings, the array pays for itself in under nine years. In attendance were Stone Bank employees, White Hall Mayor Noel Foster, Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson, The White Hall Chamber of Commerce Welcome Committee and representatives of Entegrity Solar Solutions, who designed and built the array and managed the interconnection with the Entergy power grid.

Let's Play Ball White Hall!

White Hall graduation ceremony 2023

Specialty hospital will bring new inpatient services to White Hall

A new addition to the local healthcare system will be opening soon in White Hall.

As part of a joint venture between Jefferson Regional and Lifepoint Healthcare, LLC, a 76-bed hospital will open next summer to provide inpatient rehabilitation and behavioral health services to residents of Central and South Arkansas.

The 87,000 square foot facility is being constructed right off I-530 at Exit 32, just north of Pine Bluff and south of Little Rock. It is expected to open in summer of 2024.

The hospital, named Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital, will offer inpatient rehabilitation services for adults who have experienced a loss of function due to an illness or injury. Featuring 40 private rooms, the rehabilitation section of the hospital will include large, interdisciplinary gyms, specialty

programs dedicated to neurology, stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury and amputation, and a brain injury unit with private dining and a therapy gym. An exterior courtyard will feature space for several interactive rehabilitation activities, and a transitional living apartment will help prepare patients for daily living tasks before they are discharged home.

The behavioral unit will offer both inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services for adults and seniors, including crisis stabilization for acute mental health and substance use disorders. Alcohol and drug detoxification programs will be available, as well as specialty programs designed to treat highly acute behavioral populations. Patients with anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and many other behavioral health illnesses will

find specialized care in a compassionate, comfortable environment. Behavioral health patients will also have access to a beautiful outside courtyard.

“Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital will greatly enhance the care we can provide for patients in need of rehabilitation and behavioral health services,” said Brian Thomas, President and Chief Executive

Officer at Jefferson Regional. “For almost 30 years, we have enjoyed a successful partnership with Lifepoint, who has provided rehabilitation services to our hospital. We are very excited about continuing the relationship and expanding the reach of those services to the residents of Southeast Arkansas.”

Shown above is an artist's rendering of the new facility.

White Hall Museum

The White Hall Museum has been very busy. Over 700 people visit the White Hall Museum throughout the year. The history of White Hall remains important to us, and we should value the lessons taught by our ancestors.

A railroad caboose, a gift from the Cotton Belt 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 do-

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WHITE HALL MUSEUM DIRECTOR BRENDA DOUCEY

nations 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. Wed. - Sat.

About twice a month the museum receives donated and loaned items. Items are always welcome to add to the museum. There is an urgent need to obtain historical photographs that can be scanned and become a part of the collections. Also there are currently photographs and newspaper clippings that need to have names, locations, dates, etc. identified to maintain historical significance.

Redbird Place Consignment Shop

White Hall Chamber of Commerce Members

A-Team

AgHeritage Farm

Credit Services

Arkansas Printing Co. Autographics by Beadle

Bail Bond Financing, Inc. Bryan Paint and Carpet Central Moloney, Inc. Connect Bank

Cook, Rick Daily Dose Drug Store

Danlo Properties, LLC Dew Drop Auto Parts

Dierich Construction Dr. Michael Clark, DDS El Parian

Fairfield Federal Cr. Union First Arkansas Insurance

Huntley Metals Jackie Henderson

Last Resort Firearms Training

LS Cleaning Concepts

Mansour’s Computer Solutions, Inc Minor, Glen

Pain Treatment Centers of America

Paul W. Davis MD, PA

Pine Federal Credit Union Pine Bluff Cotton Belt Fed. Cr. Un.

Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen Powerhouse Dance and Tumbling

RMC Seark Heating & Air

Express Employment Professionals

Francis, Charles & Betsy Hunter’s Refuge

Johnson’s Metal Recyclers, Inc.

JR Brown inc.

Lunsford & Associates Realty Co. Lybrand, Glenda

Neurology Clinic of South Arkansas Owens Law Firm

Pennington’s Floor Store Petal Shoppe

Pine Bluff Heating & Air Pine Bluff Sand & Gravel

Premier Real Estate Presley, Gaylon

Shafeeq Ahmed

Simmons Bank Smart Chevrolet State Farm

Summers, Barbara

Tara Promotional Products, Inc.

Thrive at Home Thrive Pediatric Nursing, Inc

Shelter Insurance

Studdard Construction Company, Inc

Terry Hardware The Boast Company

Chamber Officers and Board Members

Officers:

Kevin Bonnette President

Tiffany Camp Vice President

Lauren Staton Treasurer

Amanda Johnson Secretary

Shelia Brown

Dan Cook

Leslie Hendricks

Barbara Summers

Board Members:

Trey Wyatt

Kim Soto

Debbie Johnson

White Hall, AR

Chamber of Commerce

STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS • 2023

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 Public Works crew repaired and overlayed asphalt on Turner Street, Roberts Road, Sybil Street and a section of Anderson Avenue at the White Hall City Park. The crew helped with our new 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. We received a $300,000.00 Grant through AR DOT to overlay Robin Road, McGehee Street and Twin Creek Road. We also applied for a TAPs Grant through ARDOT and was awarded $260,000.00 for a Sidewalk project. This grant is 80/20 matching grant. This will enable us to connect the sidewalk along Dollarway Road with East Street which will turn south and connect to Taylor Elementary. This sidewalk links White Hall Middle School with Taylor Elementary. 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 Twenty (20) firefighters and nine (9) fire apparatus. One hundred eighty-nine (189) calls for service within the city limits of White Hall were responded to along with thirty (30) 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 providing as much staffing at Fire Station #1 to enable a faster response to calls. We have added a 2001 KME 95-foot platform ladder truck to the fleet. The department has upgraded trucks with emergency led lights, back up cameras and chevron stripping to help trucks be more visible at night. We have purchased 4 more new air packs to Engine E-6, and also added a Honda generator with a scene light attached. Members trained on air pack, hose, search and rescue drills, driving and pump operations of the trucks. Training also included forcible entry prop and vertical ventilation prop to help members stay prepared and ready. The Department honored several community members with the flag detail. The department has continued to demonstrate the best that White Hall has to offer and named John Reed 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 eighteen (18) full-time officers, with five (5) of those officers being school resource officers, two (2) administrative assistants, and eight (8) Auxiliary Officers. Their dedication and hard work continue to control and prevent crime in our city. We upgraded our SkyCop camera system to include Automated License Plate Readers. The cameras can alert us via email/text when it reads a stolen vehicle or stolen license plate in White Hall. In 2022, the department responded to Four Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Two (4,792) total MECA/911 Incidents/Calls including Traffic Stops. The department took Five Hundred Fifty-Four (554) Police Reports, worked Ninety-Five (95) Traffic Accidents, and worked Forty-Six (46) Private/Parking Lot Accidents. Seventy (70) Warrant Arrests were made for violent crimes. A Drug Take Back event was held and over 80 lbs. of prescription drugs were collected and destroyed. 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 Ronnie Watson was named “Volunteer Officer of the Year”.

The James “Jitters” Morgan Community Center did host numerous events, weddings, banquets and Christmas parties in 2022. We were very happy to get to see some of the events take place seeing how the previous year the center had limited operations due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We are pleased to say that the center has bookings for every month this year.

Crenshaw Springs Water Park had a stellar year for the 2022 season. We were able to open with no restrictions and because of that we had one of the greatest seasons thus far. This was accomplished by all our patrons that came to the water park throughout the season and all our great staff. Crenshaw Springs Water Park employees approximately 50 high school and college students each year. The water park brought in approximately $321,000.00 for the season. This pays for all the expenses for the park. A note to remember is, Crenshaw Springs Water Park is not funded by general tax revenue, it is funded by the gate admission and the food and drink sales from the concession. We continue to make improvements in the park. In the past few months, we have had the slides repainted as well as the restrooms and shower rooms. Maintenance and improvements to the park will have it ready for this coming season.

The “O.C. Cannon” Memorial Fishing Pond is being re-stocked by the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission. The city is working on estimates to build a fishing pier. We have paved the parking area and installed 2 pavilions.

The White Hall Dog Park is completed and open. There is a small dog park and a large dog park. The park is being used daily by citizens and their pets.

The White Hall Museum was busy this year. The history of White Hall is very important to us and we should value the lessons taught by our ancestors.

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 also has a commerce website visitwhitehallar.org and has begun a billboard campaign with billboards on I530 south of Little Rock and Highway 65 south. The new billboards should be installed soon.

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 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.

Looking to the future, we have so much to be excited about in 2023 as we continue to move our city in the right direction. I would like to thank the citizens for the trust they have given me as well as the City Council. And to all City employees, thank you for your hard work despite the many challenges you have faced. I truly believe when we all work together, we can do great things for the City of White Hall.

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