Yellowhammer Times

FOIA Request to Marion Military Institute regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.

A request for public records was submitted to the Marion Military Institute by Yellowhammer Times, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request, made under the Alabama Open Records Law § 36-12-40 et seq., seeks specific information about the University's governing board or board of trustees.

The requested records include a current list of board members, detailing each member's full name, title or position, and term of service. Additionally, any official headshots or photographs maintained by the University for use in publications or directories are requested. The inquiry also seeks any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the University for press releases or public profiles.

The requestor emphasized their role in providing transparency and holding public institutions accountable through media reporting. As part of this commitment, they have requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional.

Yellowhammer Times is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website here.

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.