Pope County Special Called Quorum Court Meeting - July 23rd, 2026

The Pope County Quorum Court held a special called meeting on July 23, 2026, primarily to fulfill the duty mandated by Act 726 of the 95th General Assembly to select a school board member for the Russellville School District due to a vacancy. Three candidates presented their qualifications and visions for the role, focusing on leadership, community service, financial oversight, and addressing challenges such as enrollment and cybersecurity. After a question-and-answer session, the court conducted a roll call vote, ultimately appointing Luke Duffield to the school board. A resolution was passed unanimously to formalize his appointment. No other procurement or budgetary matters were discussed during the meeting.