Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A bill working its way through the Mississippi Legislature would establish a Purple Alert system in the state. Mississippi would ...

Everyone knows the startling tone of an Amber Alert. When a person is missing and in danger, police have a few options. So what's the difference? Amber and Silver Alerts are activated by the Indiana ...

Ohio uses different alert systems for missing children, seniors and police emergencies. Here's what they mean.

AMBER, Blue, Silver, Camo: What do all these alerts mean? The most common alerts are AMBER, Silver, Blue, Endangered Missing Persons, Camo and CLEAR Alert Programs. In short, the alert contains ...