Jack and Becky Duran of Philadelphia announce the birth of a daughter, Skylar Marie, on July 24, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Heath and Kathy Duran.

Maternal grandparents are Charles and Caroline Scovack.

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Melissa Brown and Amanda Carter of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Brooklyn Kate, on Aug. 20, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Debra Buckner and Ronnie Stiener of Meridian.

Maternal grandparents are Curtis and Sandra Brown of Stonewall.

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Laquita Triplett and Trovel Rogers of Newton announce the birth of a daughter, Laila Amerie Rogers, on Aug. 22, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Roy and Shronia Rogers.

Maternal grandparents are Georgia and Douglas Patrick of Forest.

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Latonya Whitsett and Dewayne Thompson of DeKalb announce the birth of a daughter, Lataja Ontaneice Thompson, on Aug. 22, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

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Shane Weeks and Alicia Shoemake of Conehatta announce the birth of a daughter, Alexis Marie Weeks, on Aug. 24, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Edward James and Sandra Weeks.

Maternal grandparents are Chester Dixon and the late Margaret Shumake.

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Frances McDougle of Decatur announces the birth of twins, Jorja and Layla, on Aug. 24, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Maternal grandparents are Walter and Betty McDougle of Union.

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William and Star Wyatt of Little Rock announce the birth of a daughter, Katie Leigh, on Aug. 25, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Ricky and Cathy Wyatt of Decatur.

Maternal grandparents are Michael and Charlotte Harper of Philadelphia.

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Telicia McNeil of Meridian announces the birth of a daughter, Makenzie Simone, on Aug. 25, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

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Martell and Coretta Padgett of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Martell Jr., on Aug. 25, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are David and Sharon Padgett of Waynesboro.

Maternal grandparents are Bishop Marcela and Evelyn Evins of Meridian.

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Amanda Rawson of Meridian announces the birth of a son, Lane Robert, on Aug. 26, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Donna and Terry Rasberry.

Maternal grandparents are Randy and Trish Rawson of Meridian.