100 years ago
Dec. 26, 1914
• Between 125 and 150 homeless and unemployed men were served supper last night at the Union Mission hall, Markham and State street, under the direction of Mrs. Lula Robinson. After supper those who had no place to sleep were provided for by Mrs. Robinson. There were about 60 men and to provide for them Mrs. Robinson fixed places for about 30 and sent the others to the Immanuel Baptist church, Tenth and Bishop streets, where heat is provided all night.
50 years ago
Dec. 26, 1964
• Burglars last night pried open a large safe in the Sterling Department Store, Capitol and Center, and escaped with an undetermined amount of cash. Police Chief R. E. Brians said today the take would be in excess of $5,000. The exact amount will not be known until everything is counted, he said. Brians said the case will be difficult because it was a rooftop job.
25 years ago
Dec. 26, 1989
• It wasn't a white Christmas. For a lot of folks, it was a wet Christmas. As the mercury climbed above the freezing mark in the Little Rock area for the first time in five days and temperatures across the state reached or exceeded seasonal norms, ice turned into water. That meant an unpleasant holiday surprise for anyone who hadn't realized that the arctic blast that swept into Arkansas last week had swelled their pipes to bursting, and it meant another busy day for plumbers.
10 years ago
Dec. 26, 2004
• It was a slushy Christmas Day in Arkansas as temperatures across most of state rose above freezing for the first time in three days. Snowmen and icicles will continue to disappear today as forecast temperatures reach the mid-40s in central Arkansas. By Wednesday, temperatures could be pushing 60 degrees, according to the National Weather Service office in North Little Rock. Arkansas State Police reported two more weather-related traffic deaths, bringing the total to nine since Wednesday. The warmer weather brought welcomed relief to motorists, police and wrecker companies. Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department crews continued working 12-hour shifts, trying to clear trouble spots on the roads. "It's much better," said Randy Ort, a spokesman for the Highway Department.
Metro on 12/26/2014