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FOIA Request to Jacksonville State University regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Jacksonville State University by Yellowhammer Times on October 22, 2025. The request seeks access to specific records under the Alabama Open Records Law § 36-12-40 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.

The requested records include a current list of members of the University's governing board or board of trustees. This list should detail each member's full name, title or position, and term of service. Additionally, the request seeks any official headshots, portraits, or photographs maintained by the University for use in official publications, directories, or on its website. Furthermore, any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared or maintained by the University are requested. These biographies may be used for press releases, board directories, or public profiles.

Yellowhammer Times is a media organization focused on providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The requestor has expressed that access to these public records is crucial for fulfilling their professional responsibilities of holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. As a member of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, they have also requested a fee waiver.

The individual making this request is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting news media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.

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.