2012

January 2

 * Hattiesburg began its free curbside recycling program

April 2

 * Scott Tyner shoots and wounds five people at Cucos Mexican Cafe

August 14

 * Students at PCS move from Lincoln Road to the new Bonhomie Road campus

October 17

 * William Carey University breaks ground on a new women's residence hall

November 12

 * Rocket City Diner closes

December 1
Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant moves into its new building

December 2

 * Art Cetera opened

Other
These are events that don't have a specific known date
 * Java Werks closed in early summer
 * Aladdin Mediterranean Grill on Hardy Street closed in late 2012 or early 2013
 * Surin of Thailand on Highway 49 changed its name to Suvin of Thailand in late 2012