100 YEARS AGO Feb. 5, 1914
ARKADELPHIA - With smoke still curling up from the ruins of the main building of Henderson-Brown College, which burned yesterday morning, the work of the college was continued today without interruption. This morning work was begun on two temporary wooden frame structures, a dining room and a kitchen. Classes were held today in the house of Dr. George H. Crowell, president of the college, and other members of the faculty and in the homes of citizens living near the campus, who hastened to place their dwellings at the disposal of President Crowell. So far as the actual work of the college is concerned, the fire had but little effect.
50 YEARS AGO Feb. 5, 1964
An unusually high magnetic field in the Rison area of Cleveland County indicating the existence of rich iron ore deposits was reported today by Norman F. Williams, director of the State Geological Commission. How widespread the iron ore deposits are would take possibly $1 million to determine, Williams said. It would be up to private interests to make the necessary surveys, he said. Magnetic surveys of various parts of the state have been made in the past by both government and private agencies.
25 YEARS AGO Feb. 5, 1989
Sheriffs’ offices in Pulaski, Lonoke and Jefferson counties are investigating several thefts of irrigation pipes that reportedly are being sold to scrap metal dealers. The thefts have been concentrated in the England area - southwestern Lonoke County, northern Jefferson County and southeastern Pulaski County - authorities said. “It’s a little early for speculation, but the way the thefts are occurring it seems likely that the same people are responsible,” said Capt. Virgil Brown of the Jefferson County sheriff’s office. The stolen pipe sections each weigh 56 pounds and can be sold for 45 to 75 cents per pound - or $25 to $42 each.
10 YEARS AGO Feb. 5, 2004
Late-night drinkers at North Little Rock bars won’t be in such a hurry to leave if the City Council passes a new ordinance next week extending alcohol sales by an hour. The ordinance, sponsored by Mayor Patrick Hays, will stretch hours for alcohol sales in North Little Rock until 2 a.m. on weekdays and until 1 a.m. Sunday morning for those out on Saturday night, same as in neighboring Little Rock. Now, alcohol sales must end weeknights at 1 a.m. and at midnight on Saturday.
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