Matthew Smith and Brooke White of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Matthew Cade, on Oct. 17, 2008, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Kimberly Holliday of Meridian announces the birth of a son, Jakelvion Malachi Burton, on Oct. 18, 2008, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Whitley Dearing of Philadelphia announces the birth of a son, Aiden Levi-Garrett McKinney, on Oct. 19, 2008, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Jessica A. Moore of Newton announces the birth of a daughter, Laiklyn Alandria, on Oct. 20, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

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Gilbert Ray Bell Sr. and Stacie Shumake of Conehatta announce the birth of a daughter, Shenita Nicole Bell, on Oct. 20, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparent is Susie Sockey of Conehatta.

Maternal grandparents are Sandra Jim and Lee Earl Shumake Sr.

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Jonathan and Britley White of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Kyler Maddox, on Oct. 20, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Harold and Sherrie White of Meridian.

Maternal grandparents are Tony and Tina Kimbriel of Chunky.

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Kiaira Rue of Toomsuba announces the birth of a son, Ashley Negil, on Oct. 20, 2008, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Areaun Leverette Newton announces the birth of a daughter, Aoki Syncire, on Oct. 21, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

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John and Rita Moore of Union announce the birth of a so, Jonas Paul, on Oct. 21, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are John and Betty Moore.

Maternal grandparents are Chet Dear and Debbie Weeks.

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Greg and Brandy VAnce of Little Rock announce the birth of a daughter, Maggie Elizabeth, on Oct. 21, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Faye Vance and the late Wayne Vance.

Maternal grandparents are Randy and Allison Munn.

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Albert and Dana Lawson of Newton announce the birth of a daughter, Adalyn Grace, on Oct. 21, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Kimbra Lee Lawson and Jerry Lawson.

Maternal grandparents are Margaret Long and Terry Long.

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Jessica and Joshua Maggard of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Jaycee Morgan, on Oct. 21, 2008, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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