When a beloved community member disappears, the entire city feels the loss. The Barton family of Birmingham is asking anyone with information to come forward after Morgan Barton, 55, vanished Tuesday night at a watch party for former Senator Doug Jones’s campaign for governor.
Last known whereabouts
Police confirmed that Barton was last seen at the Sheraton hotel near the intersection of 22nd Street and Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd., where the Jones campaign hosted a gathering for supporters. Witnesses say she left the venue alone, and her phone’s location services were turned off, making it difficult for family members to track her movements.
Family’s appeal
Josie Barton, Morgan’s daughter, has been working closely with Birmingham police and has also reached out to the Jones campaign for assistance. “The whole village – we are all looking for you. We are not giving up, we just started, we are not stopping,” Josie said, expressing the family’s determination to bring her mother home.
Tracy Barton, Morgan’s sister‑in‑law, described the situation as “unusual” for the normally independent woman, noting that she would never turn off her phone’s location for her children.
Police details
According to the Birmingham Police Department, Barton stands about 5′4″ tall and weighs roughly 130 pounds. She was wearing a lavender shirt and a dark purple skirt when she was last seen. Her vehicle has not been located, and her dog was found unattended at the family home on Wednesday, with no food left for it.
How you can help
If you saw Morgan Barton on Tuesday night or have any information that could aid the investigation, please call the Birmingham Police Department at 205‑328‑9311. The department urges anyone with even the smallest detail to reach out, as every clue could bring the family closer to a reunion.
Community response
Neighbors and local volunteers have already begun organizing search efforts, posting flyers, and sharing the family’s plea on social media. The outpouring of support underscores Birmingham’s strong sense of community and the shared belief that no one should be left behind.
While the investigation continues, the Barton family remains hopeful that the collective effort of Birmingham residents will lead to a safe return.
Original reporting: WAFF 48 Huntsville (news) — read the source article.
