Yellowhammer Times

FOIA Request to University of North Alabama regarding university board member information on October 22, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the University of North Alabama by Yellowhammer Times, a media organization dedicated to comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request, sent on October 22, 2025, seeks detailed records under the Alabama Open Records Law § 36-12-40 et seq.

The requested records include a current list of members of the University's governing board or board of trustees. This list should encompass 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. Lastly, any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared or maintained by the University are sought. These could include those used for press releases, board directories, or public profiles.

Yellowhammer Times emphasizes that access to these public records is crucial for fulfilling their role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. They have also requested a fee waiver as media professionals due to their involvement in gathering and reporting news.

The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization assisting 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 this link.

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.