Yellowhammer Times

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

A request for public records was sent to Central Alabama Community College by Yellowhammer Times, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request was made under the Alabama Open Records Law § 36-12-40 et seq., seeking information related to the University's governing board or board of trustees.

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

Yellowhammer Times emphasized its role in gathering and reporting news to the public as part of its professional responsibilities. The organization seeks access to these public records to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency. Given their role in disseminating information, they have requested a fee waiver as a media professional.

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 on their website.

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.