2013

January 12

 * Revolution Fitness opened on Lincoln Road

February 10

 * An EF-3/EF-4 tornado caused major damage in Hattiesburg and Petal

April 1

 * Dr. Rodney D. Bennett became the 10th president of USM, replacing Dr. Martha Saunders

June 6

 * William Carey University broke ground on a new chapel and anatomy building

June 10

 * Branch Bar and Lounge opened next to Purple Parrot Cafe

July 1

 * Mary Dryden sworn in as Ward 4 City Councilwoman, replacing David Ware

July 22

 * Petco opened on Hardy Street

August 2

 * Caliente Grille closed

Other
These are events that don't have a specific known date
 * Hot Yoga opened in the Newpointe Shopping Center in early January
 * Ryan's on Highway 98 closed in July