Savannah Tryens-Fernandes

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.