East Tennessee AMBER Alert issued for the Meigs County Sheriff’s Department

An East Tennessee AMBER Alert is being issued for the Meigs County Sheriff’s Department for 5 year-old Leland Merle Thurman. He is a white male, 3’0ft tall, weighing 42 lbs with blonde hair and was last seen wearing a black jacket and black shoes. He will be carrying a gray and red backpack. His guardian … Continue reading East Tennessee AMBER Alert issued for the Meigs County Sheriff’s Department

Tennessee’s AMBER Alert system remains operational through federal government shutdown

Tennessee's AMBER Alert system remains operational through the federal government shutdown. Administered by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the AMBER Alert program is a state program supported by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The state program is unaffected by the status of the Department of Justice's informational website.