• Allison Nichols and Matthew Gray of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Ashton Clark Gray, born July 20, 2015, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    • Brette Avery, a daughter, was born to Clay and Lauren Lewis of Rose Hill on July 21, 2015, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Wade and Elwanda Lewis of Rose Hill.

    Maternal grandparent is Amanda Laird of Newton.

    Mrs. Lewis is the former Lauren Laird.

    • A daughter, A’Liyah Carstafhnur, was born to Ashley Jordan and Charles Carstafhnur of Newton on July 21, 2015, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Charles and Wylma Carstafhnur of California.

    Maternal grandparents are Mary Jordan and Larry Walker of Newton.

    • Tara and Anthony “Bo” Steve Jr. of Carthage announce the birth of a son, Eli Otis, born July 21, 2015, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Celestine and Anthony “Tony” Steve Jr. of Carthage.

    Maternal grandparents are Troy and Eleanor Chickaway of Conehatta.

    Mrs. Steve is the former Tara Chickaway.

    • LaBelle Grace Welde, a daughter, was born to Kristin Street and Arron Welde of Meridian on July 23, 2015, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparent is Denise Wheat of Meridian.

    Maternal grandparent is LaBelle Street of Meridian.

    • A daughter, Lyria Ruth, was born to Josh and Mamie Thompson of Philadelphia on July 24, 2015, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Johnny and Sharon Thompson of Philadelphia.

    Maternal grandparents are Carl and Sylvia Shannon of Philadelphia.

    Mrs. Thompson is the former Mamie Shannon.

    • Dustin and Haley McVay of Philadelphia announce the birth of a daughter, Makenzie Marie, born July 28, 2015, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Albert and Angie McVay of Noxapater.

    Maternal grandparents are Jerry and Betty Alford of Philadelphia.

    Mrs. McVay is the former Haley Alford.

    • Justin and Allison Blackburn of Philadelphia announce the birth of a daughter, Maddie Grace, born July 28, 2015, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Tab and Delaine Blackburn of Decatur.

    Maternal grandparents are Tim and Linda McDaniel of Philadelphia.

    Mrs. Blackburn is the former Allison McDaniel.

    • Annalise Maci Blair Baker, a daughter, was born to Andrew Baker and Kristen Mize of Philadelphia on July 29, 2015, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

    • A daughter, Caroline Austin, was born to Jeff and Leigha Tate of Meridian on July 29, 2015, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are John and Tanya Tate of Meridian.

    Maternal grandparents are Kenny and Kathi Barnard of Meridian.

    Mrs. Tate is the former Leigha Barnard.

    • JACKSON – A daughter, Kensley Carolyn Thomas, was born to Kimberly Johnson and Jamal Thomas of Ridgeland on July 30, 2015, at St. Dominic Hospital.

    Paternal grandparents are Jemel and Marie Thomas of Lithonia, Ga.

    Maternal grandparents are Marcus and Darlene Fitch of Meridian.

    • Jodi Koch-Drake and Daniel Drake of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Kyson Brax, born July 30, 2015, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparent is John Drake of Meridian.

    Maternal grandparent is Kathy Roach of Meridian.

    Mrs. Drake is the former Jodi Koch.

    • Brayden McCulre, a son, was born to Amanda Monk and Michael McClure of Philadelphia on July 30, 2015, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

    Paternal grandparents are Hayes Ryals and Pat Ryals of Sebastopol.

    Maternal grandparents are Larry and Sandra Monk of Meridian.

    • Bendrick Oliver Sr. and Alexandrea Oliver announce the birth of twins, Addison Christine and Madison Earnestine, born July 30, 2015, at Rush Foundation Hospital.