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A Clark County lawman is facing allegations that he committed felony theft and burglary in another county where he worked as a police officer

PRESCOTT -- A Clark County lawman is facing allegations that he committed felony theft and burglary in another county where he worked as a police officer.

The bright, charismatic, and energetic life of Rodney Middleton ended on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at the age of 58.

Nina Sue Bean Johns, age 83, of Amity, went to her heavenly home surrounded by family on Thursday, June 18, 2026.

The arkadelphian.com headquarters has been much quieter the past few days in the absence of a longtime officemate.

ROOTED AND READY — With nearly 100% of Arkansas soybean acres now planted, growers brace for whatever weather the summer may bring. | Division of Agriculture photo

Roy Wayne Ricketts, age 88, of Gurdon, passed from this life on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at his home. He was born March 26, 1938, in Overton, TX, the son of the late Ezra and Minnie Mae Brown Ricketts.

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By JOE MAY | The Southern Standard Two defendants in the civil case against convicted pedophile Barry Walker and family members of Glenwood have agreed to settle in the case.