Kevin and LaQuya Huskey of New Orleans announce the birth of a daughter, McKenzie Renae, on Sept. 5, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparent is Anita Huskey of New Orleans.

Maternal grandparents are Jessie and Ella Jones of Vossburg.

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Leonel and Ferndanda Dimas of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Valeria, on Sept. 7, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Victor Dimas and Alicia Acosta.

Maternal grandparents are Leopoldo and Sara Reyes.

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Marcus and Natalie Woodward of Philadelphia announce the birth of a daughter, Zylah Shaleece, on Sept. 8, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Harold and Mary Woodward.

Maternal grandparents are Leemon Riley and Shiela Greer.

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Kevin and Lauren Pierce of Newton announce the birth of a daughter, Katie Marie, on Sept. 9, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Robert and Linda Pierce of Newton.

Maternal grandparents are Janice Morgan of Hickory and Kenny Morgan of Newton.

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Leland Sr. and Angela Harris of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Leland Harris Jr., on Sept. 9, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Herman and Callie Harris.

Maternal grandparents are Ezell Davis and Lillie Davis.

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Chiquita Holcombe and Charles Straight of Lisman, Ala., announce the birth of a daughter, Kamya La’Keisha Charlese Straight, on Sept. 9, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Mamie and John Straight.

Maternal grandparents are Ella and Barney Holcombe of Lisman, Ala.

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Misty Odom and Daniel Miller of Quitman announce the birth of a daughter, Rayleigh Claire Miller, on Sept. 9, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparent is Debra Miller of Quitman.

Maternal grandparent is Debbie Odom of Quitman.

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Dana Cheree Gale of Bailey announces the birth of a son, Jamar Antwan, on Sept. 10, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Maternal grandparents are Jim and Jewel Gale.

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Patrick and Temple Atkinson of Neshoba County announce the birth of a daughter, Maggie Claire, on Sept. 10, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Thomas and Helen Atkinson of Neshoba County.

Maternal grandparents are Joey and Sandy Walters of Neshoba County.