MBI issues silver alert for Simpson County man

Published 2:41 pm Thursday, July 8, 2021

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has issued a Silver Alert for 53-year-old Alex Higgins of Mendenhall, MS, in Simpson County.

He is described as a white male, five feet and eleven inches tall, weighing 180 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes.

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He was last seen Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at about 3:00 pm in the 200 block of Dewitt Flint Road in Simpson County, wearing a light green shirt and green shorts.

He was last seen walking in an unknown direction.

Family members say Alex Higgins suffers from a medical condition that may impair his judgment. If anyone has information regarding the whereabouts of Alex Higgins, contact Simpson County Sheriff’s Office at 601-847-2921.