**Update**
At 5:30 P.M. on April 12, Sheriff Joedy Pennington announced that Emmons had been located.
**Original post**
Newton County Sheriff Joedy Pennington issued a public appeal today for assistance in locating a missing 49-year-old man, Eric Emmons, who was last seen on April 2.
According to Sheriff Pennington, Emmons is described as a white male and was last observed driving a black 2012 Ford F250, with the Mississippi license plate 1AR2531. Details surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, but authorities are eager to gather any information that may assist in locating him.
The Newton County Sheriff's Office is urging anyone who might have seen Emmons or has any information about his current whereabouts to come forward. "We are asking the public to help us in any way they can. Any information, no matter how small it may seem, could be crucial," Sheriff Pennington stated.
Those with information are encouraged to contact the Newton County Sheriff's Office directly at 601-635-2101.
The Sheriff's Office has not provided further details about the circumstances of Emmons's disappearance at this time but plans to keep the public informed as new information becomes available.
