Urgent Amber Alert Issued: Help Authorities Locate Missing Juvenile Last Seen Late Monday Night

Urgent search underway for missing Jackson teen Kourtney Lynn King, 16 Jackson, Tenn. – The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s immediate help locating 16-year-old Kourtney Lynn King, who disappeared from her home in Jackson late Sunday night, July 13. Authorities classify her as a missing juvenile and believe she may still be in West Tennessee. Who is Kourtney Lynn King? • Age: 16 • Description: White female, reddish-brown hair, blue eyes, 5 ft 2 in, approximately 185 lbs • Clothing at last sighting: Gray sweatshirt, pink short skirt, black sandals Last confirmed sighting at Beech Lake Surveillance video captured Kourtney at 7:43 a.m. Monday, July 14, in the picnic area of Beech Lake in Lexington, roughly 25 miles east of Jackson. She was seen walking north toward Highway 104, and investigators believe drivers on that corridor may have critical dash-cam footage or eyewitness information. How you can help • Call the Madison County Sheriff’s Office tip line at 731-423-6000 • Contact Lexington Police Department at 731-968-2211 • Remain anonymous through Crime Stoppers at 731-424-TIPS (8477) Social media shares matter Search specialists emphasize that early online amplification dramatically improves recovery odds for missing teens. Share Kourtney’s photo with hashtags such as #MissingJuvenile, #FindKourtneyKing, and #JacksonTN to reach regional users quickly. Why time is critical National Center for Missing & Exploited Children data show 1 in 6 endangered runaways becomes a victim of trafficking; most recoveries occur within the first 48 hours. Every tip, no matter how small, can close that window and bring Kourtney home safely. Safety reminder for parents • Keep recent photos and updated descriptions of your children • Establish check-in routines, especially during summer break • Teach teens to program ICE (In Case of Emergency) numbers into their phones Anyone who saw Kourtney Lynn King in Madison, Henderson, or surrounding counties since Sunday night should call 911 immediately.