Yellowhammer Times

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

A request for public records was submitted to Calhoun Community College by Yellowhammer Times under the Alabama Open Records Law. The request seeks a current list of members of the University's governing board or board of trustees, including 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 the University's website. Furthermore, any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared or maintained by the University are requested, including those used for press releases, board directories, or public profiles.

The request emphasizes the role of Yellowhammer Times in gathering and reporting news to the public and highlights the importance of access to public records in fulfilling professional responsibilities such as holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. The requester also mentions eligibility for a fee waiver as a media professional.

The requester 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 organization 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.