Mississippi State News

	Vicksburg Mayor Accused of Sexual Harassment The former chief of staff for Vicksburg Mayor Paul Winfield has sued him for sexual harassment.
	Defense Cuts Could Affect Ingalls The Department of Defense's proposed cost-cutting measures could have major implications for shipbuilding in South Mississippi.
	Gautier Names New City Manager Samantha Abell has been named Gautier's new city manager Robert Ramsay, city attorney and interim city manager, tells The Sun Herald the city had been seeking to fill the position since October, when Sidney Runnels was fired.
	Popular Rooster Run Over in Ocean Springs One of the three roosters in downtown Ocean Springs, Randy, was hit and killed by an SUV.
	Former Ocean Springs Officer's Trial Rescheduled The child pornography trial of former Ocean Springs officer Steven Futral has been rescheduled.
	Judge to Hear Pardons Challenge From Hood A Hinds County judge will hear arguments from Attorney General Jim Hood who is challenging dozens of pardons issued by former Gov. Haley Barbour.
	Bryant Says He Favors Limits on Pardons Gov. Phil Bryant says he favors says some sort of limits on gubernatorial pardon powers.
	Pascagoula Hospital Has New Pet Therapy Program A south Mississippi hospital has launched a program that provides animal-assisted therapy.
	Eastern Jackson Co. Gets a Water Plant Jackson County and the local utility authority will use grant money to build a new water treatment plant for the east side of the county.
	Silver Slipper Casino Up For Sale The owners of Silver Slipper have put the casino on the market.