Fernando and Lucero Escalona of Quitman announce the birth of a son, Erick, on Oct. 11, 2006, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Felipe Escalona and Gregoria Ramirez of Mexico.

Maternal grandparents are Benito Arroyo and Lorenza Angelino of Mexico.

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Chaplain Dennis and Linda Marks of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Sarah Elizabeth, on Oct. 11, 2006, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are W.C. and Lois Marks of Atlanta.

Maternal grandparents are John and Sally Marcum of Norwalk, Ohio.

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Margold and Melonie Washington of Philadelphia announce the birth of a daughter, Marlee Houston, on Oct. 11, 2006, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Dr. William Person and Frances Person of Starkville.

Maternal grandparents are Houston and Martha Moore of Philadelphia.

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Shauronda Harper and Stacey Dumas of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Zoe Savoy Dumas, on Oct. 11, 2006, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Maternal grandparents are Shirley and Lynn Hutchins of Forest.

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Waylon Lloyd Wilson and Carol Diane Farmer of Philadelphia announce the birth of a son, Cruz Lloyd Wilson, on Oct. 12, 2006, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

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Kristi Willis of Carthage announces the birth of a son, Jamaurion Rashun McQueen, on Oct. 12, 2006, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

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Greg and Lori Bailey of Conehatta announce the birth of a son, Jesse Ethridge, on Oct. 12, 2006, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Paul and Norma Bailey of Conehatta.