100 years ago
Sept. 2, 1914
• A promoter of Charleston, Ill., has approached local people with two propositions, one to locate a silk mill here and the other to locate a woolen mill. He stated in his communication that Little Rock had been described to him as being an ideal place for either enterprise. For the location of a silk mill here he asked Little Rock for a bonus of $10,000 in cash or that the citizens take that amount of stock.
50 years ago
Sept. 2, 1964
• North Little Rock Planning Commission Tuesday night approved a plant for a new subdivision in Lakewood that will locate homes costing up to $100,000. The plat was presented by the John Matthews Company, which plans to build the area, known as Heritage Par, in the northern section of Lakewood. Planning commission officials stated that the area would be one of the most exclusive residential sections in Greater Little Rock. Utility lines serving residents of the area will be placed underground, said L. W. Winget, city planning director. A brick fence will enclose the section, he said.
25 years ago
Sept. 2, 1989
• A former North Little Rock mayor said the city may be heading for a lawsuit if it allows a pair of snapping turtles to take up residence at the Laman Plaza pond. Former Mayor William F. "Casey" Laman said Friday he is opposed to the idea. "I think if you knowingly put something in the pond and someone was injured, the city would be liable," Laman said. Acting Parks and Recreation Director T. Richard Smith said Thursday he planned to put two large snapping turtles in the pond to try to stop children from fishing. "I don't know if snapping turtles will stop them or not. They might just try to catch the turtles to make turtle soup," Laman said.
10 years ago
Sept. 2, 2004
• After seven years, sewer service for the Red Oak and Higgins communities is no longer a dream, federal and state officials told residents Wednesday when they announced $3.6 million in federal and state aid to provide service to 385 homes in southeastern Pulaski County. "It's taken a while. I know it's been frustrating for people," said U.S. Rep. Vic Snyder. Nearly $3 million in federal funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide the bulk of the money. State funds from the Office of Economic Development and Soil and Water Conservation Commission make up the balance.
Metro on 09/02/2014