Tommie Colis and Doug Martin Jr. of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Isabel Louise Martin, on July 18, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Sharon and Doug Martin Sr. of Meridian.

Maternal grandparents are Debbie and Larry Willis of Newton.

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Christy Hickman and Terry “Bill” Bounds of PHiladelphia announce the birth of a daughter, Caitlyn Elon Bounds, on July 18, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

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Barry and Dawn Kidd of Enterprise announce the birth of a son, Lake James, on July 18, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Paul and Mary K. Kidd and Charlotte and Jim Jones.

Maternal grandparents are Wayne and Carol Freeman.

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Kimberly Hill of Quitman announces the birth of a son, Tyler Nathan Taeshaun Baker, on July 18, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Maternal grandparents are Nathan and Mamie Hill of Quitman.

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Phatema Sillimon and Marcus Gladney of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Marcus Alexander Gladney Jr., on July 19, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are John and Velma Gladney of Shreveport, La.

Maternal grandparent is Elizabeth Sillimon of Meridian.

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Krystal Bradley of Waynesboro announce the birth of a daughter, Jakyla Gabrielle, on July 19, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

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Michael and Harmony Jo Yates of Conehatta announce the birth of a son, DaKoda Michael, on July 19, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Larry Yates of Conehatta and Peggy Myrick of Ellisville.

Maternal grandparents are Douglas and Pamela Hollingsworth of Milton, Vt.

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Virginia Morales and Jerico Johnson Sr. of Philadelphia announce the birth of a daughter, JayLynn Coleen Johnson, on July 19, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Una Jim.

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Yolanda Johnson and Willie Stinner of Newton announce the birth of a daughter, Zamiya Ellisia Jeaneise Stinner, on July 21, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Linda and Willie Stinner of Meridian.

Jessie and George Coleman of Newton.

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Lakesia Grady of Meridian announces the birth of a daughter, Meagan Monique Harris, on July 21, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Rickey and Gloria Harris of Meridian.

Maternal grandparents are Nezree Hunter and Angela Clark of Meridian.

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Adacious Davis and Keith Berry of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Keith Berry Jr., on July 21, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Carolyn Berry and Clarence Berry of Meridian.

Maternal grandparents are Amanda Davis of Quitman and Sammie Coleman of Quitman.

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Ransom and Shannon McElroy of Lauderdale announce the birth of a daughter, Makenna Elizabeth, on July 21, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are James and Fleta McElroy of Meridian.

Maternal grandparents are Gene and Martha Anderson of Purvis.

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Lashia Sheffield of Meridian announces the birth of a son, Nigel Malik, on July 22, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

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Brock and Kyla Clay of Bailey announce the birth of a daughter, Ashlyn Marie, on July 22, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Brenda Clay and Bill and Judy Clay.

Maternal grandparents are Stanley and Dianne Holloman of Quitman.

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Tommy Kirkland and Skylar Pike of Philadelphia announce the birth of a daughter, AddaLyn Claire Kirkland, on July 22, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparent is Wanda Kirkland.

Maternal grandparents are Terri Sawyers and Dewayne Pike.

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Kali Jim and Shawn Shoemake of Philadelphia announce the birth of a son, Heath Rashawn Shoemake, on July 23, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparent is Dinah Shoemake of Philadelphia.

Maternal grandparents are Randy and Clara Jim of Philadelphia.

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Nichole Wray and Zachary Sterdivant of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Mary Zahiya Nichole Sterdivant, on July 23, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

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Azellia Davis of Meridian announces the birth of a son, Zhakari Amaud, on July 23, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Maternal grandparents are Lillie and Ezell Davis.

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Jeremy and Christy Shelton of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Colt Jeremiah, on July 23, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Joe and Clara Shelton of Meridian and the late Peggy Jo Shelton.

Maternal grandparents are John and Mary Harper of Meridian.

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Vermito and Willie Nicholson of Lisman, Ala., announce the birth of a daughter, Iyanna Quinshae, on July 24, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Maternal grandparent is Quintella Coleman of Lisman.

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Elliott K. Jefferson and Deelenna Wallace of Philadelphia announce the birth of a daughter, Jerinell Onafa Jefferson, on July 24, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Jerome Jefferson and Maureen Jefferson of Union.

Maternal grandparent is Junie Cabrera of Philadelphia.

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Ben and Jennifer Harris of Carmichael announce the birth of a son, Elijah Christopher, on July 25, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Ray and Lisa Harris of DeSoto.

Maternal grandparents are Mike and Carol Allen of Carmichael.

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Deborah Wheaton of Newton announce the birth of a daughter, Teiara Letrice, on July 26, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

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Lee and Melanie Williams of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Hunter Lee, on July 26, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Rich and Sabrina Williams of Meridian, great-grandparents are Martha Williams and Mr. and Mrs. Julian Vaughn Purvis Sr. all of Meridian and the late Richard Williams.

Maternal grandparents are Doug and Carlene Eaves of Louisville, Mr. and Mrs. Riley Fulcher and Shirley Eaves all of Louisville and the late Carvol Max Eaves Sr. and maternal-great-great-grandmother, Cherry Alice Plymon of Ethelsville, Ala.

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Bobby McLaurin and Heather DuBose of Philadelphia announce the birth of a son, Dustin Lee, on July 27, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparents are Dan and Esell MacLaurin of Philadelphia.

Maternal grandparents are Annette Denton of Philadelphia and Johnny DuBose of Mobile, Ala.

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Terry Martin Sr. and Letisha Culpepper of Decatur announce the birth of a daughter, Jaelynn Shantel Martin, on July 27, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparent is Mildred Martin of Hickory.

Maternal grandparents are Lind Culpepper of Lawrence and the late Tommy Culpepper and Becky Culpepper of Lauderdale.

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Mauricka McKenzie Sr. and Oona McKenzie of Clinton announce the birth of a daughter, Hannah Ophelia, on July 28, 2008, at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson.

Paternal grandparents are Sylvester McKenzie and Catherine McKenzie of Clinton

Maternal grandparent is Ophelia Kelly of Clinton.

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Samantha Robinson and Dennis Ray Boggan of Newton announce the birth of a daughter, Arlishna Samyria Deniq Boggan, on July 30, 2008, at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center.

Paternal grandparent is Patricia Ann Wynn of Lawrence.

Maternal grandparents are Terri Wilkins and Credie Robinson of Forest.