Yellowhammer Times

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

A request for public records was submitted to Lurleen B Wallace Community College under the Alabama Open Records Law. The request seeks detailed information about the members of the University's governing board or board of trustees. Specifically, it asks for a current list of board members, including their full names, titles or positions, and terms of service. Additionally, the request includes any official headshots or photographs maintained by the University for use in publications or on its website. Furthermore, any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared by the University are also requested.

The request was made by Yellowhammer Times, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. As part of their mission to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public, they have asked for these records in an electronic format. The requester has also mentioned their affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.

We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.