Beonka Simmons of York, Ala. announces the birth of a daughter, Zamiyah Makylin Anastagea, on July 9, 2008, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Brittany Hoskins of Philadelphia announces the birth of a daughter, Christany Mariana Spencer, on July 9, 2008, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Jennifer McCarty of Philadelphia announces the birth of a daughter, Ja’Naijah Ireona Michelle, on July 9, 2008, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Shanna Dees of Philadelphia announces the birth of a son, Connor Weldon, on July 10, 2008, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Laporche Hawkins of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Lazareia Nevaeh, on July 10, 2008, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Mark and Natalie Snowden of Meridian announce the birth of a son, John Taylor, on July 11, 2008, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Terry and Susan Shelton of Toomsuba announce the birth of a son, Cody Wade, on July 14, 2008, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Marquinta and Brandy Harris of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Londyn Grace, on July 15, 2008, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Kerry and Lonnette Moore of Charlotte, announce the birth of a son, Kerry Scott Moore Jr., on July 15, 2008, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Michael and Linda Chaney of Decatur announce the birth of a son, Michael Blake, on July 15, 2008, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Charles and Rhonda Morrow of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Luke Eli, on July 15, 2008, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Robert Thompson Sr. and Melissa Johnson of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Robert Lavorn Thompson, on July 15, 2008, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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John and Eileen Bertagna of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Ryan Patrick, on July 16, 2008, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Robert Mosley II and Letonya Forbes of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Asia Shariah Mosley, on July 17, 2008, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Brent and Jessie Bolden announce the birth of a daughter, Bailey Madison, on July 17, 2008, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Miyah Gale of Meridian announces the birth of a daughter, Kimora Keshae, on July 17, 2008, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Letitia Gary of Philadelphia announces the birth of a daughter, Aaliyah Mandel, on July 17, 2008, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Ebony Shnee Robinson of Meridian announces the birth of a son, Errius Narvelle, on July 18, 2008, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Denise Brown of Meridian announces the birth of a daughter, Angel Denise, on July 18, 2008, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Jamie Montrice Harris of Livingston, Ala., announces the birth of a daughter, Jamayia Nashay, on July 18, 2008, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Dlandrion Brown and Brittney Moss of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Ariana Nicole Brown, on July 20, 2008, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Letrice Brown of Toomsuba announces the birth of son, Austin Jacobe, on July 21, 2008, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Sekay McGlothin and Etoria Hill of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Avery Leigh Hill, on July 21, 2008, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Brit and Amanda Cleveland of Union announce the birth of a daughter, Abigail Emerie, on July 22, 2008, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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James and Tronda Prestage announce the birth of a son, Jermiah Deon, on July 23, 2008, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Lekeisha Moore of Meridian announces the birth of a son, Xzavier Daeshun, on July 23, 2008, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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LaBaron and Shaunta Hedgeman of Marion announce the birth of a daughter, Alasyn Baleigh, on July 24, 2008, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Christina Ellis of Meridian announces the birth of a son, Jonah Christian Winford, on July 25, 2008, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Tuxie and Kimberly Peoples of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Kohen Lee, on July 26, 2008, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Joseph and Elizabeth Steele of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Nathan William, on July 27, 2008, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Mark and Heather Williams of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Julian Remy, on July 28, 2008, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Nathan and Jennifer Easterwood of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Emily Catherine, on July 28, 2008, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Stanton and Jaclyn Pope of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Preston Conner, on July 28, 2008, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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David and Amanda Hasselbach announce the birth of a daughter, Faith Elise, on July 28, 2008, at Nassau Baptist Medical Center at Amelia Island, Fla.

Paternal grandparents are Hank Hassebach of Houston, Texas and the late Donna Hasselbach.

Maternal grandparents are the Rev. Dennis and Connie Shaw of Meridian.