Erin Skinner and Jeffrey Nelson of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Asher Jacob Nelson, born on July 29, 2010, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Patti and John Nelson.

    Maternal grandparents are Debbie and Randy Gabriel.

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    Nathan and Jennifer Boutwell of Jacksonville, N.C., announce the birth of a daughter, Brooke Hayden, born Aug. 9, 2010, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Mrs. Boutwell is the former Jennifer Taylor.

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    Thurmond Harrell and Amy Lott of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Ryan Lamar Lott, born Aug. 10, 2010, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Maternal grandparents are Calvin and Terry Lott.

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    O’Derrick Jr., a son, was born to Juaoquim and O’Derrick Mosley of Meridian on Aug. 10, 2010, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Mrs. Mosley is the former Juaoquim Rose.

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    A son, Julian Garcia, was born to Omer Garcia and Yurida Cabrera on Aug. 10, 2010, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Herman Garcia and Reyna Yolanda.

    Maternal grandparents are Fidel Cabrera and Delma Gerardo.

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    John and Kimberly Mott of Decatur announce the birth of a daughter, Jesslyn Kristine, born Aug. 10, 2010, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Betty Mott and the late Ron Mott of Decatur.

    Maternal grandparents are Everette and Janis Fox of Meridian.

    Mrs. Mott is the former Kimberly Fox.

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    Kiptyn John, a son, was born to Jason and Daphanie Massey of Meridian on Aug. 10, 2010, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparent is Nona Renaud.

    Maternal grandparents are Johnny and Stephanie Hatcher.

    Mrs. Massey is the former Daphanie Hatcher.

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    Harrison Lane, a son, was born to Jimmy and Jennifer McGowen of Collinsville on Aug. 11, 2010, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Jimmy and Regina McGowen of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands and the late Carolyn McGowen.

    Maternal grandparents are Jack and Mary Alice Harrison of DeKalb.

    Mrs. McGowen is the former Jennifer Harrison.

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    A daughter, Macie Claire Lofton, was born to Chip Lofton and Melissa Chaney of Newton on Aug. 11, 2010, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Chip and Becky Lofton of Vicksburg.

    Maternal grandparents are Billie and Nadine Chaney.

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    Shaun and Emily Toney of Shubuta announce the birth of a son, Jaken Kline, born Aug. 11, 2010, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Sue Toney and the late Jacob E. Toney III of Shubuta.

    Maternal grandparents are Durwood and Linda McNeal of Quitman.

    Mrs. Toney is the former Emily McNeal.

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    Iolana Anarie, a daughter, was born to Shamekia Lacy of Emelle, Ala. on Aug. 11, 2010, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Maternal grandparent is Marie Lacy.

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    A son, Nathan Eugene, was born to Everett and Brandi Atkinson of Meridian on Aug. 11, 2010, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparent is the late Sharon Turner of Preston.

    Maternal grandparents are Guy and Mary Ann Coghlan of Preston.

    Mrs. Atkinson is the former Brandi Coghlan.

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    Lisa Wishork of Carthage announces the birth of a daughter, Jaysena Haylie, born Aug. 11, 2010, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Maternal grandparent is Stephanie Wishork.

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    Jayla Sanaa Johnson, a daughter, was born to Brandon Johnson and Aquanetta Mosley of Meridian on Aug. 12, 2010, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Joe and Clementine Johnson.

    Maternal grandparents are Gerald and Antoinette Cherry of Meridian.

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    A son, Robert Jamal Barnes, was born to Vianca Cole and Lenray Barnes of Meridian on Aug. 12, 2010, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

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    John and Jessica Ridout of Philadelphia announce the birth of a son, Levi Colt, born Aug. 12, 2010, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Johnny and Theresa Ridout.

    Maternal grandparents are Raymond and Vickie Vance.

    Mrs. Ridout is the former Jessica Vance.

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    Addain Lashawn Kidd, a son, was born to Nyesha Loper of Forest on Aug. 12, 2010, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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    A son, Neel Siva, was born to Brahmesh and Nirmala Siva of Meridian on Aug. 12, 2010, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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    Selby Lee Dixon and Lakeisha Wallace of Philadelphia announce the birth of a daughter, A’Lali Hiyahni Dixon, born Aug. 13, 2010, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Glenn Dixon Sr. and Julie Shoemaker of Philadelphia.

    Maternal grandparents are Tracey Wallace and Angie Billy of Philadelphia.

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    Latosha Crenshaw of Bellamy, Ala., announces the birth of a son, Kameron Zamarion, born Aug. 14, 2010, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Maternal grandparents are Bobby Biffle and Sarah Crenshaw Harris.

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    Wyatt Cash, a son, was born to Chris and Brooke Ballard of Meridian on Aug. 15, 2010, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Juanice and Teddy Ballard of Quitman.

    Maternal grandparent is Erice Bell of Quitman.

    Mrs. Ballard is the former Brooke Bell.

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    Shelby Elizabeth, a daughter, was born to Travis and Angie Cotton of Rose Hill on Aug. 16, 2010, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Jerry and Mary Jo Cotton of Rose Hill.

    Maternal grandparents are James and Mary Russell of Pelahatchie.

    Mrs. Cotton is the former Angie Russell.

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    A daughter, Brooklyn Ivy Whitmer, was born to Blain Whitmer and Heather Durham of Meridian on Aug. 16, 2010, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Blain Owen and Terry Lynn Whitmer.

    Maternal grandparents are Winona Renee and Richard Alan Durham.

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    Joyce Clayton of Meridian announces the birth of a son, Jaylan Ja’marion Tell, born Aug. 17, 2010, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Maternal grandparent is Joyce Clayton Boyd of Meridian.

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    Isabella Anne, a daughter, was born to James and Amy Drummond of Marion on Aug. 17, 2010, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Mr. James Drummond of Greenwood and Mrs. Hazel Drummond of Flowood.

    Maternal grandparents are Dr. and Mrs. Patrick Pasco of Magee.

    Mrs. Drummond is the former Amy Pasco.

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    Reginald and Melinda Allen of Meridian announce the birth of twins, Ashley Megail and Ashton Mikel, born on Aug. 17, 2010, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Belinda Smith and Donald Patrick Sr.

    Maternal grandparents are Carolyn Reed and the late Tommie J. Reed Sr.

    Mrs. Allen is the former Melinda Reed.

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    Serenity Jalaysia Smith, a daughter, was born to Antonio Smith and Sheene Stennis of DeKalb on Aug. 17, 2010, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparent is Cathy Cole.

    Maternal grandparent is Brenda Stennis.

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    A son, Jeremiah Ankeevian, was born to Shayla Jimison of Lauderdale on Aug. 18, 2010, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Maternal grandparents are Dorothy and Martin Jimison.

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    David and Rachelle Hopkins of Collinsville announce the birth of a daughter, Elly Joy, born on Aug. 18, 2010, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Sonny and Paulette Hopkins of Enterprise.

    Maternal grandparents are Terry and Diane White of Meridian.

    Mrs. Hopkins is the former Rachelle White.

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    Sophia Charlotte, a daughter, was born to Chad and Katherine Nichols of Meridian on Aug. 18, 2010, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Margaret and Stacy Nicholson of Meridian.

    Mrs. Nicholson is the former Katherine Talbot.

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    A daughter, Caitlyn Ruby, was born to Jonathan and Julie Quigley of Meridian on Aug. 18, 2010, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are John N. Quigley and the late Linda Quigley.

    Maternal grandparents are Edmund and Juanita Acquesta.

    Mrs. Quigley is the former Julie Acquesta.

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    Jordan Hunt and Monica Monk of Union announce the birth of a son, Mason Cole Hunt, born Aug. 18, 2010, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Jennifer Smith of Philadelphia and Jamie Hunt of Jackson.

    Maternal grandparents are Christina Diane and Jason Elbert Robinson of Philadelphia.