John Joel and Christine Maust Beachy of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Isaac Lowell, on Dec. 4, 2008, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Fonzie and Nikki Landrum of Philadelphia announce the birth of a daughter, Kristen Leiann, on Dec. 4, 2008, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Dwight and Scarlett McGrew announce the birth of twins, Elijah and Elias, on Dec. 4, 2008, at Riley Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Shirley and Thirlow McGrew.

Maternal grandparents are Alberta Collins and Carry Grayson.

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Andrew and Donna Wilson announce the birth of a son, Ethan Andrew, on Dec. 5, 2008, at Riley Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Justin and April Wilson and Becky Williamson.

Maternal grandparents are Pat and Don Taylor.

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Andrea and Jamie Campbell of Toomsuba announce the birth of a son, Emmanuel Justin, on Dec. 5, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Geraldine and Starlin Campbell.

Maternal grandparents are Bonnie and Milton Shelton.

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Pamela Zdenek of Quitman announces the birth of a daughter, Debra Ann McCary, on Dec. 5, 2008, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Michael and Kristine Hughey of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Emmitt Chase, on Dec. 5, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are David and Debbie Hughey of Nanih Waiya.

Maternal grandparents are Larry and Rosemary Schelinski of Scooba.

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Sherniqua Thedford of Meridian announces the birth of a son, Ashten Isaiah McKenzie-Thedford, on Dec. 5, 2008, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Kevin and Heather Hicks announce the birth of a daughter, Kaylea Pauline, on Dec. 5, 2008, at Riley Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Cliff and Sue Hicks.

Maternal grandparent is Nancy Phillips.

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Derek and Angela Koehn announce the birth of a son, Clay Patrick, on Dec. 5, 2008, at Riley Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Roland and Marcia Koehn.

Maternal grandparents are James and Tammy Diller.

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Jamie Lynn LeDesma announces the birth of a daughter, Kendall Marie, on Dec. 6, 2008, at Riley Hospital.

Maternal grandparents are Jim and Jaynene Chiasson.

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