Yellowhammer Times

FOIA Request to J F Ingram State Technical College regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to J F Ingram State Technical College by Yellowhammer Times, a media organization dedicated to covering local governmental affairs. The request, sent on October 22, 2025, seeks access to specific records related to the University's governing board or board of trustees.

The requested information includes a current list of board members with details such as each member's full name, title or position, and term of service. Additionally, the request asks for any official headshots or photographs maintained by the University for use in publications or on its website. The FOIA request also seeks any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the University for press releases or public profiles.

Yellowhammer Times emphasizes the importance of access to public records in fulfilling its role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. As a media professional involved in news dissemination, they have requested a fee waiver under the Alabama Open Records Law § 36-12-40 et seq., citing their eligibility due to their role in providing information to the public.

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