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FOUND SAFE: Three Lee County Children Reported Missing; Authorities Seeking Public’s Help

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FOUND SAFE: Three Lee County Children Reported Missing; Authorities Seeking Public’s Help
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  • Three missing Lee County children were found safe; authorities had sought public assistance locating them.
  • Children ages 15, 12, and 11 last seen near Pierce Chapel on Highway 51 Monday afternoon.

FOUND SAFE!!

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating three children who have been reported as runaways.

Authorities say 15-year-old Allie Ligon, 12-year-old Biliah Ligon, and 11-year-old Kobe Ligon were last seen near Pierce Chapel along Highway 51 at approximately 2:20 p.m. CDT on Monday, June 1, 2026.

According to information released by the sheriff’s office, one of the children may be wearing a black hat and carrying a backpack, while two of the children were reportedly wearing what appeared to be Christmas-themed pajamas.

Investigators are actively working to locate the children and are asking anyone who may have seen them or has information regarding their whereabouts to come forward.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Lee County Sheriff’s Office at (334) 749-5651 or call 9-1-1 immediately.

This is a developing story.

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