Yellowhammer Times

FOIA Request to Northeast Alabama Community College regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.

A request for public records was sent to the Northeast Alabama Community College under the Alabama Open Records Law § 36-12-40 et seq. The request seeks information related to the University's governing board or board of trustees. Specifically, it asks for a current list of board members, including their full names, titles or positions, and terms of service. Additionally, the request includes any official headshots or photographs maintained by the University for use in publications or on its website. It also seeks any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the University for press releases, directories, or public profiles.

The request was made by Yellowhammer Times, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. As part of their commitment to transparency and accountability in public institutions, they have requested this information in an electronic format and have applied for a fee waiver due to their status as a media professional.

The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.

Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.