Johnny and Stephanie Reed of Forest announce the birth of a daughter, My’angel Persephanie Alonda, born Jan. 22, 2012, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparent is Mary Reed.

    Maternal grandparent is Margie Jones.

    Mrs. Reed is the former Stephanie Jones.

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    Sydnee Paige, a daughter, was born to Marcus and Susan Yates of Louisville on Jan. 23, 2012, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Helen Yates and the late Shelby Yates of Louisville.

    Maternal grandparents are Armon Presley and the late Sarah Presley of Preston.

    Mrs. Yates is the former Susan Yates.

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    A daughter, Ziyan Jaliyah, was born to Amber Harris of Meridian on Jan. 23, 2012, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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    Charlene Mamboumba of Meridian announces the birth of a son, Abre’yun Jay’shawn, born Jan. 24, 2012, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparent is Anthony Madison.

    Maternal grandparent is Martha Ann Hibbler.

    Charlene Mamboumba is the former Charlene Boyd.

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    Ma’liyah Nicole Body, a daughter, was born to Brittany Nicole Feldman and Antonio Body of Newton on Jan. 24, 2012, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Maggie Jones and William Earl Robinson.

    Maternal grandparents are Marcy Mills and Dennis Feldman.

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    A son, James William Jones V, was born to Will and Jaime Jones of Oxford on Jan. 25, 2012, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Jones.

    Maternal grandparents are Dr. and Mrs. James Purdy.

    Mrs. Jones is the former Jaime Purdy.

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    Reginald Gaines and Shakendra Bowden of Livingston, Ala., announce the birth of a son, Brayden O’Neal Gaines, born Jan. 25, 2012, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparent is Teresa Winn of Cuba, Ala.

    Maternal grandparents are Wayne and Sarah Bowden of Livingston.

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    Ellyngton Kayt, a daughter, was born to Seth and Dana Conner of Quitman on Jan. 25, 2012, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Stevie and Elizabeth Conner.

    Maternal grandparents are Danny Ray Holifield and Lynn Holifield.

    Mrs. Conner is the former Dana Holifield.

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    A son, Caiden Drey, was born to Kris and Lawren Fugitt of Collinsville on Jan. 25, 2012, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Randy and Pam Pope.

    Maternal grandparent is Sylvia Gunter of Chatom, Ala.

    Mrs. Fugitt is the former Lawren Gunter.

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    Drew and Jessica Anderson of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Lane Michael, born Jan. 26, 2012, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Steve and Melody Anderson of Meridian.

    Maternal grandparents are Don and Debbie Farrar of Meridian.

    Mrs. Anderson is the former Jessica Farrar.

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    Hailyn Grace, a daughter, was born to Bobby and Lyndsey Hardy of Philadelphia on Jan. 26, 2012, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Grey and Dianne Hardy of Philadelphia.

    Maternal grandparents are Sal and Beverly Bassett of Union and James and Charlene Rushing of Philadelphia.

    Mrs. Hardy is the former Lyndsey Rushing.

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    A daughter, Amari Marie Gibson, was born to Michael Gibson and Robin Moore of Philadelphia on Jan. 26, 2012, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

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    Sean Harper of Ethelsville, Ala., and Tabitha Conklin of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Braelyn Makenzi Harper, born Jan. 26, 2012, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Pam Harper of Ethelsville, Ala. and the late Charles Harper Jr.

    Maternal grandparents are Tena Satcher of Meridian and the late Johnny Satcher.

    Tabitha Conklin is the former Tabitha Satcher.

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    Michael Andrew, a son, was born to John and Crystal Kell of Meridian on Jan. 26, 2012, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Tammy and Adam Golden.

    Maternal grandparents are Robert and Judy Jones.

    Mrs. Kell is the former Crystal Jones.

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    A son, Rylan Lucas Dearman, was born to Gayla Deese and Eddie Dearman of Forest on Jan. 26, 2012, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Eddie Ray Dearman of Quitman and E.L. and Diane Wiggins of Forest.

    Maternal grandparents are David and Kathleen Deese III of Bailey.

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    Roshida Lavonia Nelson of Cuba, Ala., announces the birth of a son, Delvyn Rashad, born Jan. 26, 2012, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Maternal grandparents are Rachel and Ulysses Nelson of Cuba.

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    Kyle Douglas, a son, was born to Malea and Bryce Kohen of Emelle, Ala. on Jan. 26, 2012, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Roland and Marcia Koehn of Epes, Ala.

    Maternal grandparents are David and Brenda Johnson of Macon.

    Mrs. Kohen is the former Malea Johnson.

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    A son, Malachi Victorious Sims, was born to TeQuandria Bennamon and Karmetrick Sims of Meridian on Jan. 26, 2012, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

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    Jerry and Meria Runyon of Chunky announce the birth of a son, Xander Cain, born Jan. 26, 2012, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Charles and Sheila Runyon of Chunky.

    Maternal grandparents are Mary and Billy Edward Hutto of Lauren.

    Mrs. Runyon is the former Meria Hutto.

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    Leigha Abigail, a daughter, was born to Jared and Jennifer Stanley of Toomsuba on Jan. 27, 2012, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Richard and Marjorie Stanley of Meridian.

    Maternal grandparents are Kriss King and Carole Black of Meridian.

    Mrs. Stanley is the former Jennifer King.