Savannah Tryens-Fernandes

Birmingham

Health Reporter at AL.com

Local investigative reporter @aldotcom. Past @Report4America, @hrw

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Alabama issues warning for food stamp recipients: ‘Taking food out of people’s mouths’ - al.com

Dec 6, 2024 | al.com | Savannah Tryens-Fernandes

Scammers stole nearly $5 million from Alabama food stamp recipients in recent months.
36 Alabama Democratic delegates selected by party won’t be allowed to vote at convention

Aug 3, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Savannah Tryens-Fernandes

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36 Alabama Democratic delegates selected by party won’t be allowed to vote at convention

Aug 3, 2024 | al.com | Savannah Tryens-Fernandes

Alabama delegates who will vote at the Democratic National Convention this month have been selected and finalized by the national party despite protests by state leaders. The selection by the national party means 36 of the delegates selected by the Alabama Democratic Party earlier this year won’t be allowed to cast a vote.
Alabama AG opposes federal marijuana changes, says drug linked to ‘welfare dependence’

Jul 25, 2024 | al.com | Savannah Tryens-Fernandes

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall argues marijuana should continue to be classified among the most dangerous drugs, saying it’s “linked to rising homeless and welfare dependence,” among other problems. “Expanding access to marijuana also causes a host of secondary problems,” Marshall said in a press release this week.
‘They’re going to kill me in here’: Families testify about violence in Alabama prisons

Jul 25, 2024 | al.com | Savannah Tryens-Fernandes

Families of people being held in Alabama prisons testified before lawmakers in Montgomery on Wednesday, sharing accounts of rape, murder, extortion, beatings and rampant drug use. Betty Martin told the prison oversight committee that her son, Derrick, called her to document the stabbing and beatings he suffered during six years behind bars. “He told me, ‘Mom, I’m tired of getting beat… I’m sending these pictures to you because one day you’re going to need them.
State Protection And Advocacy Organization Under Investigation

Jul 15, 2024 | disabilityscoop.com | Savannah Tryens-Fernandes

An organization that serves as the watchdog for how Alabama treats people with disabilities is under federal review after a series of complaints. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will visit the Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program later this month to evaluate whether the organization appropriately uses public funds and complies with federal regulations.
Tuberville, Britt praise Trump running mate Sen. JD Vance; ‘It’s time to unite our nation’

Jul 15, 2024 | al.com | Savannah Tryens-Fernandes

Alabama U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville had high praise for Donald Trump’s running mate selection during the Republican National Convention, telling reporters he’d given the former president advice as recently as this morning on his pick. Trump announced on Thursday that Ohio Sen. JD Vance will be his vice-presidential running mate in a Truth Social post. “We’ve talked several times over the last year about the VP candidate and I’ve always put my two cents in,” Tuberville told NBC News.
Feds investigate complaints against Alabama’s disability rights watchdog

Jul 12, 2024 | al.com | Savannah Tryens-Fernandes

An organization that serves as the watchdog for how Alabama treats people with disabilities is under federal review after a series of complaints. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will visit the Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program later this month to evaluate whether the organization appropriately uses public funds and complies with federal regulations.
FDA recalls mushroom-based product following illnesses in 20 states, including Alabama

Jun 29, 2024 | al.com | Savannah Tryens-Fernandes

A brand of mushroom-based products like chocolates, gummies and ice cream cones, are being recalled after cases of severe illnesses in states, including Alabama, have been reported. Diamond Shruumz products, which can be purchased online and at a variety of stores - mostly retailers that sell hemp-derived products such as cannabidiol (CBD) or delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-8 THC) - have been linked to 39 illnesses and 23 hospitalizations nationwide since June 11.
Why your child’s swimsuit color could help save their life

Jun 29, 2024 | al.com | Savannah Tryens-Fernandes

Your child’s swimsuit color could matter more than you think and could make a big difference when it comes to safety. As families head to Alabama beaches and lakes for the Fourth of July weekend, red is a much safer bathing suit color than white and blue in terms of visibility. Bright swimsuit colors that contrast with the color of the water allow adults and lifeguards to see children better than whites, blues, grays or black. Neon colors, especially neon orange, are the most visible underwater.

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Articles

Alabama issues warning for food stamp recipients: ‘Taking food out of people’s mouths’ - al.com

36 Alabama Democratic delegates selected by party won’t be allowed to vote at convention

36 Alabama Democratic delegates selected by party won’t be allowed to vote at convention

Alabama AG opposes federal marijuana changes, says drug linked to ‘welfare dependence’

‘They’re going to kill me in here’: Families testify about violence in Alabama prisons

State Protection And Advocacy Organization Under Investigation

Tuberville, Britt praise Trump running mate Sen. JD Vance; ‘It’s time to unite our nation’

Feds investigate complaints against Alabama’s disability rights watchdog

FDA recalls mushroom-based product following illnesses in 20 states, including Alabama

Why your child’s swimsuit color could help save their life

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