SUMMARY: An illegal immigrant from El Salvador, Julio Paneda, was denied bond after being accused of shooting and killing a woman in Hattisburg. He had his first court appearance with the district attorney stating that Paneda was ineligible for bond due to a hold from Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The Hattiesburg police department has handed over the case to ICE. Paneda is being prosecuted for first-degree murder by the district attorney's office before any potential federal charges. The victim, Josie Windam, was found dead on a sidewalk. The wife of the victim, DMA Bill, has also spoken out about the incident.

Murder suspect denied bond.

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SUMMARY: The weather started off cloudy but cleared up throughout the day, with temperatures in the 80s and some humidity. There is a chance of scattered showers in the region tomorrow afternoon into Sunday morning, followed by clearing skies and a quick cool down. However, after the rain this weekend, the forecast for next week looks rain-free with temperatures in the 70s and 80s. The rain is expected to benefit pollen levels, starting at medium on Saturday, dropping to low on Sunday, and then returning to medium on Monday and Tuesday before increasing to high on Wednesday.

Patrick's Friday PM Forecast 4/19

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SUMMARY: The Hattisburg Police Department held its annual Employee Appreciation and Awards Day, recognizing dozens of individuals, including sworn officers and behind-the-scenes employees such as dispatchers. Special recognition was given to employees who had reached certain milestones in their positions. Yeta Wilborne was named Telecommunicator of the Year, expressing her gratitude for being recognized in a challenging field. Other awards went to Jackie Hibler for Civilian Employee of the Year and Lieutenant Joseph Kennedy for Officer of the Year. The ceremony acknowledged the dedication and hard work of all employees, highlighting their commitment to serving the community.

HPD honors its own.

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