• Justin and Haley Jenkins of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Waylon Myles, born Dec. 27, 2020, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Larry Jenkins and Christy Bunyard of Meridian.

Maternal grandparents are Jason Francis and Michelle Francis of Meridian.

• Dunelle Payne and Raelyne Newell of Porterville announce the birth of a son, Zabrayden Karoris Payne, born Dec. 27, 2020, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Wanda Hill and Dunelle Payne.

Maternal grandparents are April Newell and Bobby Newell.

• Richard and Breinne Leister of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Bankston Robert, born Dec. 28, 2020, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Ricky and Tina Leister of Meridian.

Maternal grandparents are Cheryl Schoen of New Orlean, Louisiana.

• Timothy and Felicia Carroll of Toomsuba announce the birth of a son, Kolton Sawyer, born Dec. 28, 2020, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

• Dustin and Linda Autry of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Mattie Jeane, born Dec. 29, 2020, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Paul and Michelle Autry of Hattiesburg.

Maternal grandparent is Debbie Ellis of Clinton.

• Jakala Houston of Meridian announces the birth of a daughter, Jha’Meya Rac’Quel Felicia, born Dec. 30, 2020, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

• Gisselle Quintana of Cuba, Alabama, announces the birth of a daughter, Sonora Aria, born Dec. 30, 2020, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Maternal grandparent is Alive Rainer and BJ Rainer.

• Ashton and Barbara Zeller of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Thomas Josef, born Dec. 30, 2020, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

• Christian Moore of Meridian announces the birth of a son, Karsyn Allan, born Dec. 31, 2020, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Maternal grandparents are Amy Lynn Neal and Christopher Myers.

• Thomas and Meghan Sellers of Philadelphia announce the birth of a son, Thomas Peyton, born Dec. 31, 2020, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

• Michael and Jessica Tucker of Philadelphia announce the birth of a son, Micah Bryan, born Jan. 1, 2021, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are David and Jean Richardson and Allen and Sheila Tucker of Philadelphia.

Maternal grandparents are Mike and Donna Bryan of Philadelphia.

• David and Erin Ritchey of Collinsville announce the birth of a daughter, Natalie Erin, born Jan. 8, 2021, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Tom and Cindy Ritchey of Huntington, Pa.

Maternal grandparents are Lynn and Cathy Harshbarger of Cooks, Pa.

• Leann Rainer of Meridian announces the birth of a daughter, Paisley May, born Jan. 10, 2021, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Maternal grandparent is Tammy Rainer.

• Curtis Pinter and Britney Alford of Philadelphia announce the birth of a son, Brady Lane Pinter, born Jan. 12, 2021, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

• Owen and Megan Lide of Collinsville announce the birth of a son, Finn Rainer, born Jan. 12, 2021, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are James and Shay of Meridian.

Maternal grandparents are Chuck and Robin of Meridian.

• Christina Franklin of Louisville announces the birth of a son, Easton Macaleb, born Jan. 13, 2021, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

• Bianca and Micheal Chaney of Butler, Alabama, announces the birth of a son, Mosiah Dallas, born Jan. 13, 2021, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Tracy and Carl Chaney of Butler, Alabama.

Maternal grandparents are Vanessa and David Wickmon of York, Alabama.

• Charlotte and Corbin Hurst of Hickory announce the birth of a daughter, Eleanor Grace, born Jan. 14, 2021, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

• Taleigh Jones and Kenderus Naylor of Meridian announce the birth of a daughter, Wynter Averi Naylor, born Jan. 15, 2021, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparent is Terri Bourrage.

Maternal grandparent is Kimberly Brown.

• Anesha Ward and Kristopher Brassfield of Meridian announce the birth of a son, Kameron Cardaryl Brassfield, born Jan. 15, 2021, at Rush Foundation Hospital.

Paternal grandparents are Charlene Anthony and Kary Brassfield.

Maternal grandparents are Sonya Cabbil and Undray Evans.