Tyresha Hopson of Philadelphia announce the birth of a son, Tylan Adrian LaShaun Hopson, born Feb. 23, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Maternal grandparents are Shatina Simpson of Philadelphia and Tyrone Hopson of DeKalb.

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Mr. and Mrs. Michael Crapps of Union announce the birth of a daughter, Mazie Alorah-Dannyn, born Feb. 24, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Kevin and Linda Crapps of Philadelphia.

Maternal grandparents are Clayton and Cindy Roebuck of Meridian.

Mrs. Crapps is the former Robin Daniels.

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Twin daughters, Addison Elizabeth and Olivia Gracelyn, were born to Mr. and Mrs. Jared Brownlee of Collinsville on Feb. 24, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Jerry and Florrey Brownlee of Senatobia.

Maternal grandparents are Sammy Rice and Helen Atkins of Tupelo.

Mrs. Brownlee is the former Roseanne Rice.

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Cohen Lee, a son, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Liggett of Decatur on Feb. 24, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Patrick and Patricia Liggett of Decatur.

Maternal grandparents are Charles “Buddy” and Debbie Guyse of Hickory.

Mrs. Liggett is the former Jennifer Guyse.

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Antonio and DeAnna Hernandez of Carthage announce the birth of a son, Carwin Lyle, born Feb. 24, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Willie Hernandez of Fort Worth, Texas and the late Maureen Stoliby of Philadelphia.

Maternal grandparents are Terry Ben and Myrtle Ben of Carthage.

Mrs. Hernandez is the former DeAnna Melanie Ben.

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A son, Sanjiya Travion Hickman, was born to Dachell Eaves of Louisville on Feb. 24, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

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Mr. and Mrs. Billy Wayne Hurst of Newton announce the birth of a son, Justice Kaine, born Feb. 24, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Billy Joe and Shannon Hurst of Greenwood.

Maternal grandparents are Ron Stewart and Sharon Lewellyn of North Little Rock, Ark.

Mrs. Hurst is the former Ashley Renee Stewart.

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Nalayna Raelynn Willis, a daughter, was born to Raven Morris and Christopher Willis of Philadelphia on Feb. 24, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Shannon Morris of Philadelphia and Elray King of Conehatta.

Maternal grandparents are Michelle Twiss and Vandel Willis of Philadelphia.

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Dontea Cross and Cassandra Adkins of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, DeMya Monae Cross, born Feb. 24, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Gunner Lane, a son, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Keith Jordan of Linden, Ala. on Feb, 24, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Mrs. Jordan is the former Jessica Juniper.

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A daughter, Sadie Grace, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Justin Pate of Demopolis, Ala. on Feb. 24, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Mrs. Pate is the former Scarlet Michelle Mosley.

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Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Platt II of Butler, Ala. announce the birth of a daughter, Lillian Rose, born Feb. 25, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Mrs. Platt is the former Brandy Busby.

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Rily James, a son, was born to Mr. and Mrs. James Billings of Meridian on Feb. 25, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Mrs. Billings is the former Stacy Dennis.

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A son, Xavier Ja’shun, was born to Kendrick and Tiffany Ruffin of Cuba, Ala. on Feb. 25, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Mrs. Ruffin is the former Tiffany Brewster.

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Janie Cumberland and Jimmy McMillan of Philadelphia announce the birth of a son, BJ Storm McMillan, born Feb. 25, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparent is Jean Isom of Philadelphia.

Maternal grandparent is David Mingo of Philadelphia.

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A daughter, KaMyra Key’Shae, was born to Bhitney Pritchard of Meridian on Feb. 25, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Maternal grandparents are Delphine and Lynwood Pritchard.

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Mr. and Mrs. Glen Roberts of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Shawn Thomas, born Feb. 26, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparent is Allen E. Roberts of West Point.

Maternal grandparents are George and Glenda Thomas of Meridian.

Mrs. Roberts is the former Tiffanie Thomas.

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Everett John, a son, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Luft of Meridian on Feb. 26, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Mrs. Luft is the former Jennifer Bennett.

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A son, Dexter Wesley, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Wildman of Collinsville on Feb. 26, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Mrs. Wildman is the former Jenney Weeks.

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Terrista Curtis of Lisman, Ala. announces the birth of a son, Ja’Terrion Rashad Curtis, born Feb. 27, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Jaden Cameron, a son, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Roderick Griffin of Meridian on Feb. 27, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Mrs. Griffin is the former Veranda Jordan.

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A daughter, Ta’Nia Ja’Kole, was born to Jasmine Bobbitt of Forest on Feb. 28, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Aiden Tony Robinson, a son, was born to Felicia Allgood and Joshua Robinson on Feb. 28, 2009, at Riley Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Tony Robinson and Linda Sue Robinson.

Maternal grandparents are Jerry Allgood and Beth Allgood.

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Mr. and Mrs. Glynn Barker of Philadelphia announce the birth of a son, Brittan Lee, born Feb. 28, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Jimmy Barker of Louisville and Beverly Barker of Philadelphia.

Maternal grandparents are Earnest and Tammy Ford of Picayune.

Mrs. Barker is the former Kristy Ford.