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 4

 * The disputed 2013 municipal election was held

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

July 30

 * Keaster's Barbeque opened on Old Highway 11

August 2

 * Caliente Grille closed

August 20

 * Topher's Rock 'N Roll Grill opened a second location on Broadway Drive

September 7

 * Barn at Bridlewood, just north of Canebrake, hosted its first event

September 12

 * Penn's Fish House opened on Old Highway 11

September 14

 * Leatha Jackson, owner of Leatha's Bar-B-Que Inn, died

September 17

 * Groundbreaking ceremony for Century Park South

September 19

 * Patio 44 opened on West 4th Street

September 20

 * Shrimp Basket opened at the corner of Highway 49 and Hardy Street

September 24

 * The special mayoral election was held

September 26

 * Conestoga Steak House reopened under new management

September 28

 * Johnny DuPree won the special election held on September 24

October 1

 * Bodybar at the America, a gym, opened in the America Building

October 16

 * A 22-foot tall eagle sculpture erected on the campus of USM

November 15

 * Vaporized opened at 104 South 37th Avenue

November 21

 * USM and the Hattiesburg Zoo announced the arrival of Nugget III

December 16

 * Marlins Grill opened on Highway 49, across from USM

December 20

 * Snaxrun opened at 219 S. 40th Avenue

December 21

 * Stitched opened at 140 East Front Street

December 31

 * Golden Corral opened on Highway 98 at the former Ryan's location

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