Sisters Found Safe After Amber Alert | Birmingham News

Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 17, 2026 · 1m

Two sisters, four-year-old Zola Cooper and her eleven-month-old sister Norah, were found safe after an AMBER Alert was issued — the children were located inside a trailer in Atlanta, where officers heard a baby crying and rescued them. Their babysitter, 42-year-old Lakesha Brown, is now in custody. Brown, who has ties to Alabama and a prior accusation of abducting a newborn five years ago, is being investigated for motive in this case. Authorities credited a multi-agency effort, including Alabama’s help and cellphone data, for the swift resolution. The girls are receiving medical evaluations…