Mr. and Mrs. Tim Thorne of Demopolis, Ala., announce the birth of a son, Russell Walker, born July 2, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Thorne is the former Vicky McCain.

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A son, Kelzic Trinon Howard, was born to T’Keyla Howard and Jerell Lewis, both of Quitman, on July 2, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Mr. an Mrs. Upshaw of Miami, Fla.

Maternal grandparents are Clifton and Mary Terrell of Shubuta.

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Nickalas Todd, a son, was born to DeeDee and Todd McCormick of Meridian on July 3, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Cindy and Howard McCormick.

Maternal grandparents are Wendy and Doug Ishee and Anita and Billy Thorne.

Mrs. McCormick is the former Debra Ishee.

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Tara and Anthony Steve Jr. of Carthage announce the birth of a son, Jake Tyler, born July 5, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Celestine and Anthony Steve Sr. of Carthage.

Maternal grandparents are Eleanor and Troy Chickaway of Conehatta.

Mrs. Steve is the former Tara LeAnn Chickaway.

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Bra’Darius Ty’Qwan Toole, a son, was born to Crystal King and Broderic Toole, both of Meridian, born July 6, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Juanita Brown and D’Wight Williams, both of Meridian.

Maternal grandparents are Fannell Parks and Jerry Ward, both of Meridian.

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Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ivey of Enterprise announce the birth of a daughter, Hallee Bree, born July 6, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Brenda and Roger Ivey of Enterprise.

Maternal grandparents are Terry Wayne and Renita Simpson, both of Enterprise.

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A son, Jacoby M., was born to Ashland and Christopher Willis of Philadelphia on July 7, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Gloria and Clifton Willis Sr.

Maternal grandparents are Kevin Allen and Anita Wallace.

Mrs. Willis is the former Ashland Nicole Wallace.

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Ardeena Angela Frazier of Preston announces the birth of a son, Frank John, on July 7, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

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A daughter, Akyra Evans, was born to Damien Evans and Kimberly Williams, both of Newton, on July 7, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Bertha and Earl McIntosh of Decatur.

Maternal grandparents are Brenda Evans and Clifton Carraway, both of Newton.

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Courtnee Deanna Lanier, a daughter, was born to Alician Thomas and Courtland Lanier, both of Meridian, on July 8, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Yolanda Thomas and Andrew Sims.

Maternal grandparents are Irma Jean Lanier and James Davis.

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A son, Cameron Je’Caris, was born to Kirsten L. Hudson of Meridian on July 8, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparent is Margie Hudson of Meridian.

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Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Wright of Union announce the birth of a daughter, Khia Sybella, born July 8, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Mrs. Wright is the former Melissa Wilkinson.

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Kaitlin Alliyah, a daughter, was born to Dianne Lard of Lauderdale, on July 8, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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A daughter, Audrey Elle, was born to Lindsey and Chandler Lenoir of NAS Meridian on July 9, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Debbie and Jon Lenoir of Clinton.

Maternal grandparents are Norma and Donnie Fairchild of Clinton.

Mrs. Lenoir is the former Lindsey Fairchild.

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William Antonio, a son, was born to Tammie D. Hunt and William A. Dunn on July 9, 2009, at Riley Hospital.

Maternal grandparents are Linda and Charles Bullock.

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Mr. and Mrs. Zell Davis of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Zellisa Renee Ulloa, born July 9, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Gloria and Reuben Schmidt of Emelle, Ala., announce the birth of a daughter, Lanae Raquel, born July 9, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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A son, Kyler Mason, was born to Angela and Kevin Goforth of Quitman on July 9, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Mrs. Goforth is the former Angela Grayson.

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Brailynn Shae, a daughter, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Lee of Meridian on July 9, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Chris Lee of Meridian.

Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Alexander of Meridian.

Mrs. Lee is the former Casadi Alexander.

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Beth and Jeff Chisolm of Forest announce the birth of a daughter, Brooklyn Elizabeth, on July 9, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are the late Jerry Chisolm and Rick and Debbie Ryals of Jacksonville, Fla.

Maternal grandparents are the late Dollie and David Bell.

Mrs. Chisolm is the former Beth Bell.

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A daughter, Alyssa Grace Rowe, was born to Rachel Rowe and Lewis Donovan, both of Meridian, on July 9, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Cynthia and Ronald Gilstrap of Meridian.

Maternal grandparent is Judy Rowe of Meridian.

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Daniel and Amber Mayfield of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Owen Lane, born July 9, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Mrs. Mayfield is the former Amber Galloway.

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Kamron Malik Jeremiah, a son, was born to Samantha Murray of DeKalb on July 10, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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A son, Brandshawn C. Spencer, was born to Kathleen McShan of Meridian on July 10, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparent is Annie C. McShan.

Maternal grandparent is Paggy Spencer.

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Alexandria, a daughter, was born to Harmony Michelle Caprice Yarbrough on July 10, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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A son, Jake Allen, was born to Amy and Ross Goodin of Enterprise on July 10, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Mrs. Goodin is the former Amy Gearhart.

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My and Thanh Nguyen of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Nhi Thanh, on July 10, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

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JoAnna and Chris Bearden of Collinsville announce the birth of a daughter, Kallie Leigh, born July 10, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Doug and Nancy Bearden.

Maternal grandparents are Gene May and Cheryl Calvert.

Mrs. Bearden is the former JoAnna May.

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Mary Ivy of Meridian announces the birth of a son, Dedrick Lashaun Wallace born July 10, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Maternal grandparent is Johnnie Ivy of Meridian.

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Twin daughters, Evangelina and Amara, were born to Candace and Sonny Strother of Meridian on July 11, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Linda and Harry Strother of Franklinton, N.C.

Maternal grandparents are Terri and Timothy Planck of Las Vegas, Nev.

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Makiya Dorothy Mitchell, a daughter, was born to Marquitta Dubose of Meridian on July 11, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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A son, Quaveion Remone Ruttley, was born to Eddie Ruttley and Brittany Wilson, both of Meridian, on July 11, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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Jennifer and Luis Olmedo announce the birth of a son, Jacob Manuel, born July 12, 2009, at Riley Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Antonio Olmedo and Ana Maria Barron.

Maternal grandparents are Manuel Ayala and Adriana Guadalupe Hernandez.

Mrs. Olmedo is the former Jennifer Ayala.

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A daughter, Lendaysha Tashayla Hersey, was born to Christina Renea Lewis on July 12, 2009, at Riley Hospital.

Maternal grandparents are Vera Lewis and the late Willie Amos Brown.

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Jenna Tubby announces the birth of a daughter, Macy, born July 12, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

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A son, Nicholas, was born to Chelsie Reid and Travis Russell, both of Meridian, on July 13, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Helen and Bryant Russell of Chunky.

Maternal grandparents are Peggy Weir of Meridian and Cecil Reid of Enterprise.

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Zaharra Renee Altman, a daughter, was born to Ashley Brown and Bobby Altman, both of Meridian, on July 13, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparent is Hattie Altman.

Maternal grandparents are Linda and Roosevelt Brown

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A daughter, Jakilah Jazeel, was born to Latoria and Jeremy Barr of Shubuta on July 13, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Mrs. Barr is the former Latoria Evans.

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Jay’Saun Elliott Steve, a son, was born to Jay Shoemake and Lillie Steve, both of Conehatta, on July 13, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

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Janie Olivia Walden of Louisville announce the birth of a daughter, Jessie Claire, born July 14, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Maternal grandparents are Rosa and Roger Garrard of Louisville.

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A son, Lathan Pierre, was born to Hope and Perry Young of Noxapater on July 14, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Mrs. Young is the former Hope Butts.

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Jeffery Collins and Tammy Stokes, both of Vossburg, announce the birth of a daughter, Jamyia Aesha Collins on July 14, 2009, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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A daughter, Autumn Rose Hampton, was born to James Hampton and Fredia White, both of Meridian, on July 14, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Chantrell and Rose Hampton of Meridian.

Maternal grandparents are Gertrude and Frederick White of Meridian.

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Mr. and Mrs. Chris Broome of Collinsville announce the birth of a son, Evan Christopher, on July 14, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Jessie and Michael Bennett of Collinsville.

Maternal grandparents are Susan Heblon of Meridian.

Mrs. Broome is the former Tracey Heblon.

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Ashton and Gus Vinet of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Lexi Bryce, born July 14, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Chris and Cindy Snoke.

Maternal grandparents are Paul and Kim Shirley.

Mrs. Vinet is the former Ashton Nicole Shirley.

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A daughter, Haley Clair, was born to Donna and Adam Upton of Stonewall on July 15, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparent is Amy D. Upton-Pike of Jackson.

Maternal grandparent is Timothy G. Bond of Hattiesburg.

Mrs. Upton is the former Donna Bond.

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Mr. and Mrs. James Adcock of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Ali James, born July 15, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Belinda and Jim Adcock of Meridian.

Maternal grandparents are Barbara and Linwood McDonald of Meridian.

Mrs. Adcock is the former Lisha Nicholas.

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A son, Elijah Jude, was born to Veronica and Justin Culpepper of Meridian on July 15, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Bryan Culpepper and Sabrina Mathews, both of Meridian.

Maternal grandparents are Rico Moreno of Dallas and Anna Moreno of Meridian.

Mrs. Culpepper is the former Veronica Moreno.

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Chloe Taliah Bell, a daughter, was born to Dwight Cody and Solvia Bell, both of Philadelphia, on July 15, 2009, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Annie Pearl and Glenn Bell of Philadelphia.

Maternal grandparents are Marilyn Cotton and the late Cillo Cotton of Kemper County.

Mrs. Bell is the former Solvia LeShanne Cotton.

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Tanusha Pope announces the birth of a daughter, Janiyah Ilyssa Stewart, born July 16, 2009, at Riley Hospital.

Paternal grandparent s Gloria Ann Giles.

Maternal grandparents are Elaine and Lee Pope.

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A son, Thomas Ray Smith Jr., was born to Letricia Loper and Thomas Smith on July 17, 2009, at Riley Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Larry Smith and Glossie Smith.

Maternal grandparents are Lisa Jenkins and Greg Hall.

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Kym’Bryah Rochelle Ty’Shaona Collins, a daughter, was born to Kimberly Rochelle Collins on July 18, 2009, at Riley Hospital.

Paternal grandparent is Annie Lewis.

Maternal grandparent is Shirley Collins.