Yellowhammer Times

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

A request for public records was sent to Jefferson State Community College by Yellowhammer Times, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request, submitted 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, the request asks for 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 also sought. These documents may be used for press releases, board directories, or public profiles.

Yellowhammer Times emphasized the importance of access to these public records as part of their role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. The organization has requested that these records be provided in electronic format and has asked for a fee waiver due to their status as a media professional entity.

The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using 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.