Ashly Christine Parker of Lake announces the birth of a son, Dawson Reid Boler, born on Aug. 22, 2011, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Maternal grandparents are Angelia Boler and Harold and Carol Boler of Lake.

    Ashly Parker is the former Ashly Boler.

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    Keesler Madden, a daughter, was born to Cody and Kelli Powell of Collinsville on Aug. 29, 2011, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Chris and Lisa Powell of Collinsville.

    Maternal grandparents are Dickey Barefield and Gerry and Nancy Coghlan of Preston.

    Mrs. Powell is the former Kelli Barefield.

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    EzeQuiel Koi, a son, was born to Johnnie and Andy Lewis of Carthage on Aug. 31, 2011, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Sindy and Winifred Lewis of Carthage.

    Maternal grandparents are Johnny Coleman of Philadelphia and Kathy Wilkerson of Walnut Grove.

    Mrs. Lewis is the former Johnny Lynn Coleman.

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    A son, Hunter Wayne Herrington, was born to Jessica Fortenberry and Jamie Herrington of Philadelphia.

    Paternal grandparents are Barbara Clark and Douglas Herrington.

    Maternal grandparents are Robin Fortenberry and Ken and Peggy Fortenberry.

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    Erika Leigh Creer of DeKalb announces the birth of a son, Bryce Eric Rush, born Sept. 2, 2011, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Maternal grandparents are Curtis and Betty Creer.

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    Rayden Warren Avent, a son, was born to Becki Young of Neshoba on Sept. 3, 2011, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Maternal grandparents are Walter and Patricia House of Grenada.

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    Eric and Lauren Humphries of Conehatta announce the birth of a son, Braiden Thomas, born on Sept. 5, 2011, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Debbie Humphries and the late Gary Humphries.

    Maternal grandparents are Buck and Kathy McDonald.

    Mrs. Humphries is the former Lauren McDonald.

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    Sophie Grace, a daughter, was born to William and Jennifer Driver of Dixon Mills, Ala. on Sept. 5, 2011, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Allison and Nedra Driver of Dixon Mills.

    Maternal grandparents are James Spann and Christine Lane of Meridian.

    Mrs. Driver is the former Jennifer Spann.

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    A daughter, Serenity Nevaeh, was born to Derrick Dawson and Lequisha Taylor of Meridian on Sept. 5, 2011, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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    Jon and Nicole Harmon of Hickory announce the birth of a daughter, Hallie Rose, born on Sept. 6, 2011, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Mrs. Harmon is the former Nicole Bridges.

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    Karson Thomas, a son, was born to James and Kristy Leach of Little Rock on Sept. 6, 2011, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Charles and Gennie Leach.

    Maternal grandparents are Donnie and Gail Haygood.

    Mrs. Leach is the former Kristy Haygood.

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    A daughter, Zaeda LeAnn McGill, was born to Ronald McGill and Sheila Wiley of Meridian on Sept. 6, 2011, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Sheila Wiley is the former Sheila Monroe.

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    Wesley and Ashley Thornton of Newton announce the birth of a daughter, Natalie Caroline, born Sept. 6, 2011, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Ron and Joyce Van Etten and Roger Thornton.

    Maternal grandparents are Chris and Donna Pace and Kyle Callaghan.

    Mrs. Thornton is the former Ashley Callaghan.

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    Kylah Kamylle Bullock, a daughter, was born to She’Quantia Lewis and Corey Bullock of Meridian on Sept. 6, 2011, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Fred and Doris Lewis of Meridian.

    Maternal grandparents are Perry and Sheree Hopey of Chicago, Ill.

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    Brooklyn Renae, a daughter, was born to Chris and Stefanie Read of Meridian on Sept. 7, 2011, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Dale and Sandra Kennedy of Quitman.

    Maternal grandparents are Steve Pickard and Debbie Rowell of Meridian.

    Mrs. Read is the former Stefanie Pickard.

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    A daughter, Dru Alexandre, was born to George and Dr. Urelaine Simon-Hart of Meridian on Sept. 7, 2011, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Pearl Hunter and the late Billy Hunter and George King, all of Meridian.

    Maternal grandparents are Florence Simon and the late John Simon of Natchitoches, La.

    Dr. Simon-Hart is the former Urelaine R. Simon.

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    JyZerrion A’Braveious McCoy, a son, was born to Tierra Yarbrough of Meridian on Sept. 7, 2011, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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    A son, Sherron DeWayne Hill Jr., was born to Sherron and Qualimazaria Hill of Meridian on Sept. 7, 2011, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Mrs. Hill is the former Qualimazaria Willis.

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    Thomas and Sable Kennedy of Union announce the birth of a son, Patrick Thomas, born Sept. 7, 2011, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Mrs. Kennedy is the former Sable Smith.

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    A daughter, Rashay Qymierria, was born to Reva Shay Combs of Meridian on Sept. 7, 2011, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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    Taelor Turner of Stonewall announces the birth of a daughter, Izabella Renea, born Sept. 8, 2011, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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    Ja’Niya R. Gale, a daughter, was born to Heather and John Gale of Preston on Sept. 8, 2011, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Claudia and Howard Gale of Preston.

    Maternal grandparents are Ruby Mosley of Forrest.

    Mrs. Gale is the former Heather Renee Russey.

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    A son, William David, was born to Bill and Anna Whitmire of Meridian on Sept. 8, 2011, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Bob and Jenise Whitmire of Fleming Island, Fla.

    Maternal grandparents are David and Karla Bailey of Meridian.

    Mrs. Whitmire is the former Anna Alison Bailey.

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    Celesta and Raul Espinosa of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Levi Raul, born Sept. 9, 2011, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Victoriano Espinosa and Angelica Concepion of Chiriqui, Panama.

    Maternal grandparent is Ralph Clark of Wildwood, Ga.

    Mrs. Espinosa is the former Celesta Joy Clark.

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    Khalea Katelyn Presswood, a daughter, was born to Rukiya Cottrell and Sherman Presswood of Ward, Ala. on Sept. 9, 2011, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Nathan and Winnie Presswood.

    Maternal grandparent is Eskio and Sharon Lake.

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    A daughter, Nevaeh Amari, was born to Ashley Bell on Sept. 9, 2011, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

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    Justin and Allison Blackburn of Union announce the birth of a daughter, Hallie Brooke, born Sept. 9, 2011, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Tab and Delaine Blackburn of Decatur.

    Maternal grandparents are Tim and Linda McDaniel of Union.

    Mrs. Blackburn is the former Allison Brooke McDaniel.

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    A son, Amir Ray Jimerson, was born to Nieda M. Jones and Ali Jimerson of Meridian on Sept. 9, 2011, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Sammie and Amarita Jimerson of Meridian.

    Maternal grandparent is Inez Jones of Meridian.

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    Merrill Cotton and Rhonda Clemmons of Philadelphia announce the birth of a son, Artis Clemmons, born Sept. 9, 2011, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparent is Anita Cotton of Philadelphia.

    Maternal grandparents are Dana and Eyalene Clemmons of Philadelphia.

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    Jacob Makia Blansett, a son, was born to Crystal M. Breakfield of Collinsville on Sept. 9, 2011, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Maternal grandparent is Nelly Guillot of Collinsville.

    Crystal Blansett is the former Crystal Breakfield.