Two candidates for the Ward 1, Position 1 seat on the Russellville City Council will participate in a debate hosted by the Arkansas Tech University Department of History and Political Science and the ATU debate and forensics team on Friday, April 7.
The debate will begin at 7 p.m. in Doc Bryan Student Services Center Lecture Hall at 1605 Coliseum Drive in Russellville. Admission will be free and open to the public.
A live stream of the debate will be available at the following URL: https://atu.zoom.us/j/568750427.
Candidates scheduled to participate in the debate are Andrew Barrett and Chuck Frankhouse. Phyllis Carruth is also a candidate for the position.
A special election is scheduled for Tuesday, April 11, to fill the vacant seat on the council. Only those who live in Russellville Ward 1 may vote in the special election.
Early voting will take place at the Pope County Election Commission headquarters at 1509 E. Main St. in Russellville weekdays from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. through Monday, April 10. Election day voting will be open from 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11, at the same location.
