Avery Grayson Mcguire, a son, was born to James Mcguire III and Jessica Cook of Collinsville on Aug. 29, 2012, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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    Felisha Stribling of Philadelphia announces the birth of a son, Markel Isaac Lee, born Aug. 30, 2012, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Maternal grandparents are the late Lutheria and Choice Stribling.

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    Z’Kiah Kimberly, a daughter, was born to Kanequa Gibson of Lawrence on Aug. 30, 2012, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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    A daughter, Lauren Janae Valencia, was born to Andrew Valencia and Angela Marsh of Meridian on Aug. 30, 2012, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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    Wade and Amy Hollingsworth of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Adalyn Shelby, born Aug. 30, 2012, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Carolyn Hollingsworth and the late Shelby Hollingsworth of Union.

    Maternal grandparents are Betty Auton and the late Terry Auton of Meridian.

    Mrs. Hollingsworth is the former Amy Auton.

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    Zariyah Nevaeh Leggett, a daughter, was born to Oliver Leggett III and Destiny Willis of Quitman on Aug. 30, 2012, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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    A daughter, Carol Joy, was born to Mitchel and Kristen Marshall of Meridian on Aug. 31, 2012, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Doug and Mona Marshall of Meridian.

    Maternal grandparents are Billy and Joyce Everett of Forest.

    Mrs. Everett is the former Kristen Everett.

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    Ashley Gill of Meridian announces the birth of a son, Jadarious Antyon Smith, born Aug. 31, 2012,  at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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    Wyatt Westley, a son, was born to Wes and Brandie Boles of Collinsville on Aug. 31, 2012, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Roger and Kathy Boles.

    Maternal grandparents are Jimmy and Tina Thead and Teresa Bohl.

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    A daughter, Aubree Jay, was born to Willie and Christin Mixon of Quitman on Aug. 31, 2012, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Mrs. Mixon is the former Christin Reynolds.

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    Tomeka Pugh and Eric Sterling of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Tamia Shkyra Sterling, born Aug. 31, 2012, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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    Lauren Paige, a daughter, was born to Steven and Britney Gardner of Collinsville on Aug. 31, 2012, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Ronald Gardner of Union and Charlotte Donald of Meridian.

    Maternal grandparent is Martha Reeves of Collinsville.

    Mrs. Gardner is the former Brittney Reeves.

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    A son, Thomas Landon Poe, was born to Eric and Nikki Henderson of Meridian on Aug. 31, 2012, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Belinda and Joe Bester of Meridian.

    Maternal grandparent is Barbara Lee of Meridian.

    Mrs. Henderson is the former Nikki Alexander.

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    Christopher McGowan and Alexis Yearwood of Philadelphia announce the birth of a son, Deaunta Daquell McGowan, born Sept. 1, 2012, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Chris McGowan and Jessica Clemmons.

    Maternal grandparents are Zra Sledge and Dion Yearwood.

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    Allyson Renae, a daughter, was born to Steryot and Bethane Holland of Philadelphia on Sept. 1, 2012, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Trish and Mike Bennett and John Holland.

    Maternal grandparents are Terry and Sharon Franklin of Philadelphia.

    Mrs. Holland is the former Bethane Franklin.

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    A daughter, Lexi Denise Clark, was born to Brandon Clark and Ashley Withrow of Union on Sept. 1, 2012, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Donna and Davy Clark.

    Maternal grandparent is Loana Withrow.

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    Travis Thompson and Tia Williams of Decatur announce the birth of a son, Jamarcus Dequon Thompson, born Sept. 2, 2012, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Tammy Thompson and Andra Thompson.

    Maternal grandparent is Leola Williams.

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    Jayden Rajhun Peterson, a son, was born to Derrick Peterson and Brittany McCoy of Meridian on Sept. 2, 2012, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparent is Helen Peterson of Meridian.

    Maternal grandparents are Teresa McCoy and Timothy Cole of Meridian.

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    A daughter, Arianna Kaylee Cole, was born to Samantha Brown and Jibri Cole of Meridian on Sept. 2, 2012, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Lowery and Tasha Cole of Meridian.

    Maternal grandparent is Wanda Ruffin of Meridian.

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    Shawn and Kimberly Coleman of Livingston, Ala., announce the birth of a son, Noah Emmanuel, born Sept. 3, 2012, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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    Penelope Rose Nash, a daughter, was born to Teresa Torres of Newton on Sept. 3, 2012, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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    Ma’liyah Tawanda Brewster, a daughter, was born to Michael Brewster and Latisha Carter of Meridian on Sept. 4, 2012, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparent is Glenda Brewster.

    Maternal grandparent is Cheryl Culbreth-Simms.

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    Seth Harris and Daphne Romanstine of Conehatta announce the birth of a daughter, Piper Alexa Harris, born Sept. 4, 2012, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Stan and Carolyn Harris.

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    Madison Makayla Ryans, a daughter, was born to Tasheka Harrison of Livingston, Ala. on Sept. 4, 2012, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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    A son, Jaiden Lamar, was born to Arian Foy of Emelle, Ala. on Sept. 5, 212, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Maternal grandparent is Cora Allen of Emelle, Ala.

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    A son, Kimahrrion D’shawn, was born to Kearra Oliver of Meridian on Sept. 6, 2012, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Maternal grandparent is LaShondra Oliver.

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    Michael Hill and Valerie Garner of Cuba, Ala., announce the birth of a son, Michael Jeremy Hill Jr., born Sept. 6, 2012, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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    Kayden Aleyah, a daughter, was born to Vashanda Clark of Meridian on Sept. 6, 2012, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Maternal grandparent is Cotonya Clark of Meridian.