Lamar and Patsy Blalock Jr., of Decatur, announce the birth of a son, Lamar Blalock III, on Jan. 8, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Bunyon and Barbara Blalock Sr.

Maternal grandparents are Frank and Georgia Wheaton, Jr.

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Stephen Amos Jr. and Sheena Kay Clemons of Philadelphia announce of the birth of a son, Jayceous Hunter Wade Amos, on Jan. 8, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Marilyn York and Stephen Amos Sr.

Maternal grandparent is Gloria Clemons.

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Archie Hooper IV and Melissa Hooper of Livingston, Ala., announce the birth of a son, Archie Dean Hooper V on Jan. 8, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Bridgette Hall of Meridian announces the birth of a son, Henry Charles Lewis III on Jan. 8, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Brian and Sally Wedgeworth of Quitman announce the birth of a daughter, Macy Dane Wedgeworth on Jan. 9, 2009, t Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Kenny and Carol Wedgeworth.

Maternal grandparents are Susie and Peggy Doggett.

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Carlaann and Joseph Marasigan of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Kaitlyn Cecil Marasigan, on Jan. 9, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Eric and Lakeya Hudson of Philadelphia announce the birth of a daughter, Alexis Cierra Hudson, on Jan. 9, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Joseph and Lindsey Reynolds of Collinsville announce the birth of a daughter, Alexus Jasmine Reynolds, on Jan. 9, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Tyone Johnson and Briunda Fluker of Meridian, announce the birth of a daughter, Mariya Ta'liyah Johnson, on Jan. 10, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Mary Johnson and James Alford of Meridian.

Maternal grandparents are Janell Fluker and Adrian Moore of Meridian.

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James and Gina Smith of Meridian announce the birth of a son, John Michael Smith, on Jan. 10, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Candice Walker of Meridian announces the birth of a son, Jamari Malik Raine on Jan. 10, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Tacara Taylor of Meridian announces the birth of a son, Rashaud Tiveon Coburn, on Jan. 11, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Kristina Bridges of Meridian announces the birth of a son, Austin Chance Parten, on Jan. 12, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Justin and Evamarie Watt of Scooba announce the birth of a son, Logan Thomas Watt, on Jan. 12, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Robert and Laura Mcarther of DeKalb announce the birth of a daughter, Madison Mcarther, on Jan. 12, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.