2013
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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
April 25
- Southern Prohibition Brewing, a microbrewery in downtown Hattiesburg, opened
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