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Birth Announcements
FLOWOOD – A daughter, Mary Haddox, was born to Nick and Hailey Tucker on June 21, 2009, at Woman’s Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are Steve and Joann Tucker of Brandon.
Maternal grandparents are Mike and Teresa Rutledge of Meridian.
Mrs. Tucker is the former Hailey Rutledge.
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Paige Springer and Michael Seward of Union announce the birth of a son, Heagan Tyler Springer, born July 15, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
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A daughter, D’Asia Darshae Wilson, was born to Cardell Wilson and Brittney Spivey of Lake on July 15, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
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Mistie Wells of Philadelphia announces the birth of a daughter, Jazmen Aleeah Davis, born July 15, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
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Alyssa Marie Shannon, a daughter, was born to Kendrell Shannon and Wendy Tubby of Philadelphia on July 16, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
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A son, Jonathan Alexander Dancy, was born to Titus Dancy and April Miles of Meridian on July 16, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
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Mr. and Mrs. Mark Balliet of Meridian announce the birth of a son, David Lee, born July 16, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
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Keweecise and Ceareshia Gallaspy of Newton announce the birth of twin daughters, Kaylee A’reyonna and Kelsee Alexzandra, born July 17, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Gallaspy is the former Ceareshia Williams.
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A son, Jayden Michael Deen, was born to Christopher Deen and Lesley Weir of Meridian on July 17, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
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Anthony Desean Hopson Jr., a son, was born to Anthony Hopson Sr. and Cashedra Sherrod of Meridian on July 20, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
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Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Weeks of Decatur announce the birth of a son, Joseph Clarke, born July 20, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Weeks is the former Debra McElhenney.
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A daughter, Lily Kate, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Quentin Johnson of Enterprise on July 20, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Johnson is the former Karen Busby.
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Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Chunn of Philadelphia announce the birth of a daughter, Emaleigh Amae, born July 20, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Chunn is the former Mandy Hall.
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Mr. and Mrs. Coley May of Newton announce the birth of a daughter, Addyson Grace, born July 21, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are Bo and Elsie May.
Maternal grandparents are the late Jack Fleming and Denise Fleming.
Mrs. May is the former Natasha Fleming.
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A daughter, Pyper Reza, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Justin McDonald of Quitman on July 21, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are Stan and Debbie McDonald of Quitman.
Maternal grandparents are Tammy and Major Stewart of Quitman.
Mrs. McDonald is the former Jessica Stewart.
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Trenton Michael Wayne, a son, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Michael Edmonds Jr. of Little Rock on July 21, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Edmonds is the former Candis Jones.
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Benjamin Turner and Elizabeth Hearn of Needham, Ala., announce the birth of a son, Calvin James Turner, born July 21, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
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Mr. and Mrs. Karen Warren announce the birth of a daughter, Mikayla Nicole, born July 21, 2009, at Riley Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are Dewayne Warren and Tammy Hampton.
Maternal grandparents are Jerry and Cynthia Williams.
Mrs. Warren is the former Karen Williams.
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Phaizon LaCharles, a son, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Boyd on July 22, 2009, at Riley Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are Willie Mae Page and Hezekiah Boyd.
Maternal grandparents are Charles and Jeanette Smith.
Mrs. Boyd is the former Jeanetta Ramsey.
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Mr. and Mrs. Joel Seltmann announce the birth of a daughter, Christina Marie, born July 22, 2009, at Riley Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are Jan and Ed Seltmann.
Maternal grandparents are Shirley Cornelius and Myrna and Charles Dempsey.
Mrs. Seltmann is the former Crystal Lynne Cornelius.
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Danny and Patsy Long of Philadelphia announce the birth of a daughter, Lilee Katherine, born July 22, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
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Clinton Cannington and Lisa Thomas of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Caldon Luke, born July 22, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
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Mr. and Mrs. Brian Johnston of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Benjamin Riley, born July 22, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. Johnston is the former Juliet LeMay.
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Mr. and Mrs. Douglas McNair of Philadelphia announce the birth of a daughter, Dyona Kelis, born July 22, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
Mrs. McNair is the former Kenyoda Boler.
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Kandis Taylor of Meridian announces the birth of a daughter, Eirran Sha’Breuna Sy’Riyah Williams, born July 22, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.
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Oil Prices
NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices continued their two-week slide on Wednesday after a government report showed demand for crude products dropped even further from the weak levels of a year ago when the recession's grip on the economy was strongest.
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God's Encounter With Man
Retired Pastor Thomas Wood wrote a book about a divine encounter with God. That was back in 1976, and at the time, Wood says he was unable to find a publisher.
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Religion News
You can submit your religion briefs to blockridge@themeridianstar.com. The briefs are published every Saturday, and must be received every Monday by 5 p.m. in order to be published that Saturday. You may also fax briefs to (601) 485-1275.
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We apologize
I had a conversation with a friend the other day. They recounted an experience they had where a driver cut them off, then gave them "hand signals."
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Being missions minded
The earthquake in Haiti has turned a lot of people to those in need, but there are some who still feel like Americans should put forth more effort in aiding those in need.
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For Haiti
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Whose mission?
The great theologian Paul Hewson once said "I had a mentor that once told me that I should stop praying for God to bless all the things I was involved in and find out what God was doing.
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(10:16 a.m.) Economy
December wholesale prices edge up 0.2 percent
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Riley Hospital Employees of the Year
Riley Hospital recently named its Employees of the Year for 2009.
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