07/31/2026
As Sheriff of Noxubee County, I want to keep our citizens informed about an important update regarding the Noxubee County Detention Center.
Starting today, inmates currently housed at the Noxubee County Detention Center will be transported to the Winston County Detention Center in Louisville, Mississippi, as long-overdue renovations begin on our detention facility. At this time, it has not been determined how long the inmates will remain housed in Winston County, but they will return once the renovations have been completed and the detention center is ready for occupancy.
These improvements are long overdue and are necessary to provide a safer, more secure, and more humane facility. Renovations will address critical issues, including the electrical system, sewer infrastructure, structural repairs, and other essential improvements to the building.
While those housed in our detention center are inmates, they are also human beings and someone's son, daughter, parent, or loved one. As Sheriff, I believe every person should be housed in a safe and properly maintained facility. Providing humane conditions is part of our responsibility and reflects the values of our community.
I also want to make one thing very clear: the Noxubee County Sheriff's Office remains committed to serving and protecting our community. Although our inmates are being temporarily housed at another facility during these renovations, our deputies are still on duty and enforcing the law every day. Don't mistake these renovations for a break in law enforcement. If you choose to break the law, you will be held accountable. Plain and simple.
I appreciate the patience and understanding of the citizens of Noxubee County during this process. I also want to thank the dedicated employees of the Noxubee County Sheriff's Office and the Winston County Sheriff's Office for their cooperation and professionalism as we work together to complete these much-needed improvements.
Thank you for your continued support as we invest in a safer facility while continuing to serve and protect the people of Noxubee County with integrity, transparency, and accountability.
—Tedrick Liddell
Sheriff, Noxubee County