Christina Morton of Meridian announces the birth of a daughter,Haylee Leighann Mabry, July 31, 2006, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Maternal grandparents are Sandra and Duncan Morton.

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Jerry and Ann Metcalf of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Alyssa Rachelle, on Aug. 2, 2006, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Clayton and Alice Metcalf of Weaverville, N.C.

Maternal grandparents are Jack and Rachel Adams of Bella Vista, Ark.

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Shar Davis and Ricky Moss of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Shemar DeAnthony Davis, on Aug. 2, 2006, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Annie and Wilie Davis.

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Justina Thomas and Michael Triplett of Philadelphia announce the birth of a son, Corian Hayes Triplett, on Aug. 2, 2006, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparent is Janice Triplett of Philadelphia.

Maternal grandparent is Joanne Hickman of DeKalb.

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CoTina Ruffin and Billy Jackson of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Jayla Ja’net’ Jackson, on Aug. 3, 2006, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparent is Sarah Jackson of Meridian.

Maternal grandparent is Mary Atterberry of Meridian.

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Cahandra Buggs of Quitman announces the birth of a daughter, Shalyndra Akeelah Mon’Qeria Buggs, on Aug. 3, 2006, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

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Rusty and Mandy Cumberland of Philadelphia announce the birth of a daughter, Lilli Rusten, on Aug. 4, 2006, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Ronald Cumberland and Randy and Patricia Seals.

Maternal grandparents are Jerry and Beverly Smith.

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Tany Clemons of Meridian announces the birth of a daughter, Donta’Ja LeRoyalit Bodley, on Aug. 4, 2006, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center. She is also the daughter of the late Donald Bodley.

Paternal grandparent is Donald Demetric Bodley of Meridian.

Maternal grandparents are Anglean Burkes and Albert Clemons of Philadelphia.

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Tammy Eakins and Roosevelt Miller of Porterville announce the birth of a son, Zi’Mauri Qua’Shawn Miller, on Aug. 4, 2006, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Dianne Moore of Porterville and Eugean Eakins of Newton.

Maternal grandparent is Louise Miller of Porterville.

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Wendell and Paula Hostetler of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Anniston Leigh, on Aug. 5, 2006, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Levi Hostetler of Meridian.

Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Howard Brannan of Meridian.

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Mr. and Mrs. Scotty Walters of Newton County announce the birth of a daughter, Lana Paige, on Aug. 5, 2006, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Donald and Fran Walters of Newton County.

Maternal grandparents are Darvol Hart Sr. and Bonnie Marbury of Newton County.

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Breonka Simpson and TeAnthony Jones of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Brelyan Xavior Jones, on Aug. 7, 2006, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are LaPictetus and Barbara Coleman of Meridian.

Maternal grandparents are Kasunya Rhane and Ralph Simpson of Meridian