Jordan and Alyson Kennedy of Marion announce the birth of a son, Hudson Franklin, born Aug. 1, 2011, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Kevin and Kathi Kennedy of Concord, N.C.

    Maternal grandparents are Richard and Carol Gurr of Concord.

    Mrs. Kennedy is the former Alyson Gurr.

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    Jaylen Lavell Dashun Norman, a son, was born to Qyneitha Finley of Newton on Aug. 11, 2011, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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    A son, Stephon Vashun, was born to Shelly Houston of DeKalb on Aug. 11, 2011, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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    James and Bridgette Callahan of Decatur announce the birth of a son, Aiden James, born Aug. 11, 2011, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Peggy and Jimmy Callahan.

    Maternal grandparents are Debbie and Eddie Stamper.

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    La’treyvion Ray’Shawn, a son, was born to Danielle Blanks of Stonewall on Aug. 11, 2011, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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    A son, Waylon Blake, was born to Ricky and Stephanie Higginbotham of Meridian on Aug. 11, 2011, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparent is Joyce Beard of Meridian.

    Maternal grandparents are Janet Pope of Meridian and the late Steve Page.

    Mrs. Higginbotham is the former Stephanie Page.

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    Morris Williams and Bridney Roberts of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Kaiden Ahmad Williams, born Aug. 11, 2011, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparent is Annie Gordon.

    Maternal grandparent is Mary Roberts.

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    Layken Sparrow Lewis, a son, was born to Ryan Lewis and Kayla Kennedy of Meridian on Aug. 11, 2011, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Tammy and Steve Lewis of Meridian.

    Maternal grandparents are Gia and Mark Kennedy and Michelle and Clifton Busby.

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    A daughter, Mallie Claire, was born to Reggie and Leigh Goldman of Enterprise on Aug. 11, 2011, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Deborah and Richard Mallard of Enterprise and Ronnie and Faye Goldman of Stonewall.

    Maternal grandparents are Steve and Tiffany Dearman of Enterprise.

    Mrs. Goldman is the former Leigh Dearman.

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    Amber and Ashley Creel of Lake announce the birth of a daughter, Tenley, born Aug. 11, 2011, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Shirley O’Steen and Keith Creel.

    Maternal grandparents are Michael Graham and the late Pamela Pace. 

    Mrs. Creel is the former Amber Graham.

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    Adalynn Cole, a daughter, was born to Megan Potate of Meridian on Aug. 12, 2011, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Maternal grandparents are Tammy and Gega Potate.

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    A son, Douglas Wayne McNair Jr, was born to Doughlas and Kenyoda McNair of Philadelphia on Aug. 14, 2011, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Robert and Martha McNair of Mount Olive.

    Maternal grandparents are Charlotte Boler and Kenneth and Gail Henderson, all of Philadelphia.

    Mrs. McNair is the former Kenyoda Boler.

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    Rachael Cole and Cedric Goree of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Mia Marketta Alise Goree, born Aug. 14, 2011, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Vickie Royal (Bug) Mason of Meridian.

    Maternal grandparents are Rebecca and Richard Cole of Meridian.

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    Camryn Denise Sermons, a daughter, was born to Wally Sermons and Sharonda Moore of Newton on Aug. 15, 2011, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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    A son, Skylin Jamaal Sentrel, a son, was born to Brittany Harwell of Philadelphia on Aug. 15, 2011, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Maternal grandparent is Tarshila Harwell.

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    David and Kristen Huffman of Philadelphia announce the birth of a daughter, Mackie Claire, born Aug. 15, 2011, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are George and Sylvia Huffman of Philadelphia.

    Maternal grandparents are Guy and Janice McCombs of Philadelphia.

    Mrs. Huffman is the former Kristen McCombs.

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    Daniel O’Brian, a son, was born to Brian and Demetrice Newell of Meridian on Aug. 15, 2011, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Robert and Clara Newell.

    Maternal grandparents are Dewey and Willie Sanders.

    Mrs. Newell is the former Demetrice Sanders.

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    A son, Jack Reece, was born to Robbie and Nikki Clark of Duffee on Aug. 15, 2011, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are George and Valerie Clark of Orlando, Fla.

    Maternal grandparents are Wallace and Sandra Huddleston of Duffee.

    Mrs. Clark is the former Nikki Huddleston.

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    Jeremy Busby and Constance Kennedy of Toxey, Ala. announce the birth of a son, Buddy Edward Busby, born Aug. 15, 2011, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Burnice Busby and the late James Busby of Needham, Ala.

    Maternal grandparents are Horace Martin and Deborah Carney of Ararat, Ala.

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    Jerry Lee Moore Jr., a son, was born to Jerry and Wanda Moore of Philadelphia on Aug. 16, 2011, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparent is Bobbie Gail McBeath of Union.

    Maternal grandparents are Sherbert and Martha Moore of Philadelphia.

    Mrs. Moore is the former Wanda Michelle McBeath.

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    A daughter, Na’Kaira Makenzie, was born to Chiquita Bogan of Decatur on Aug. 16, 2011, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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    Valerie Gill of Philadelphia announces the birth of a son, Dellen Duece McCallum, born Aug. 17, 2011, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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    A son, Jayden Wade, was born to Terry and Britney Miller of Meridian on Aug. 17, 2011, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Diane and Mike Keen.

    Maternal grandparents are Kimberly and Mickey Garrison.

    Mrs. Miller is the former Britney Joiner.

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    Standaious L. Pace of Meridian announces the birth of a daughter, Ja’lissa ShaQueen MacNeshia, born Aug. 17, 2011, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparent is Toni Harris.

    Maternal grandparent is Julia Jones.

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    Izabella Caylee, a daughter, was born to Nathen and Jessica Deen of Philadelphia on Aug. 17, 2011, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Chauncey and Robin Graham of Conehatta.

    Maternal grandparents are David and Bonnie Smith of Union.

    Mrs. Deen is the former Jessica Smith.

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    A daughter, Julianna Grace Williams, was born to Sue Ann Garrett and Darrell Williams of Quitman on Aug. 17, 2011, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Hershel Lee Williams and Dorothy Jean Haddox.

    Maternal grandparents are Charlie Ward and Julia Ann and William McElhenney.

    Sue Ann Garrett is the former Sue Ann Ward.

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    Allie Alex and Jeremy Vaughn of Philadelphia announce the birth of a daughter, Ja’leiah Renai Vaughn, born Aug. 17, 2011, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Janell and Jimmy Vaughn Sr. of Philadelphia.

    Maternal grandparent is Susie Alex of Philadelphia.

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    Adeline Grace, a daughter, was born to James and Emilee Ozment of Epes, Ala. on Aug. 17, 2011, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Sam and Pam Ozment.

    Maternal grandparents are Tony and Ruth Bjelke.

    Mrs. Ozment is the former Emilee Grace Bjelke.

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    A son, Justin Caleb, was born to Ashley Johnson of Lisman, Ala. on Aug. 18, 2011, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Maternal grandparent is Jessie M. Johnson.