2015

January 15

 * Brownstones, a restaurant in downtown Hattiesburg, closed
 * Randy Swan, an anchorman for WDAM, announced his retirement after 38 years

May 9

 * Two HPD officers, Benjamin Deen and Liquori Tate, were shot and killed during a routine traffic stop

May 18

 * Wesley Medical Center changed its name to Merit Health Wesley

August 3

 * Anthony Parker sworn in as new Hattiesburg police chief