Richard and Kristi Taylor announce the birth of a 9-pound, 11-ounce son, Evan Holt, on Sept. 24, 2008, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Birmingham.

Maternal grandparents are Larry and Kay Holman of Vicksburg. Paternal grandparents are Mark and Fay Taylor of Northport, Ala.

Jejuan L. and Yolanda Burks Atkinson announce the birth of a 6-pound, 11-ounce son, Shaun Ellis Atkinson, on Sept. 30, 2008, at River Region Medical Center.

Grandparents are Ellis and Bertha Burks, Charlie L. Richardson and Addie Manning, all of Edwards.

Kiera D. Jackson announces the birth of a 7-pound, 12-ounce son, Justin Brayden Jackson, on Oct. 1, 2008, at River Region Medical Center.

Grandparents are Donna Carter and Heather and David Jackson.

Sherman D. Jones and Markita D. Dismuke announce the birth of a 6-pound, 11-ounce son, Shermarion Demarcus Dismuke, on Oct. 1, 2008, at River Region Medical Center.

Grandparents are Willie Mae Dismuke and Mary Ann Jones.

Reginald Neal and Kristin Arnold announce the birth of a 7-pound daughter, Kailyn Jasmine Neal, on Oct. 1, 2008, at River Region Medical Center.

Grandparents are Dorothea Long, Joe Long, Dwayne Arnold, Lori Arnold, Gloria White and Willie Howard.

E. Jeffrey and Amanda Aden Wong announce the birth of a 6-pound, 7-ounce daughter, Allie Katlin, on Oct. 1, 2008, at River Region Medical Center.

Grandparents are Billy and Lynn Aden, Karen and David Harrison and Sam and Grace Wong.

Jomar D. Hunt and Brandi N. Stampley announce the birth of a 7-pound, 10-ounce son, Jomar Donte Hunt Jr., on Oct. 2, 2008, at River Region Medical Center.

Grandparents are Joseph and Catherine Hunt, Paula Washington Davis and Harold Stampley.

Chad and Staci O’Dannel Williams announce the birth of a 6-pound, 7-ounce daughter, Riley Grace, on Oct. 2, 2009, at River Region Medical Center.

Grandparents are Riley and Peggy Williams, Jerry and Judy O’Dannel and Linda Nelson.

Christopher R. and Kerri Dynette Hutson announce the birth of a 7-pound, 7-ounce daughter, Kinsey Ann, on Oct. 2, 2008, at River Region Medical Center.

Grandparents are Jim and Shelia Hutson and Tamara and Bill Merritt.

Paul D. Helms and Crystal D. Ashley announce the birth of a 6-pound, 13-ounce daughter, Mattalin Mae Elizabeth Helms, on Oct. 3, 2008, at River Region Medical Center.

Grandparents are Keith and Dee Wells and Mike and Linda Watts.

Johnnie Sanxton Jr. and Lora Nicole McKenzie announce the birth of a 7-pound daughter, Taylor Marie Sanxton, on Oct. 3, 2008, at River Region Medical Center.

Grandparents are Frajoe and Sarah McKenzie of Edwards and Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Sanxton Sr. and Lula Sanxton of Fayette.

Mondario Hanford and Bernadette Davis announce the birth of a 7-pound, 8-ounce daughter, Mondaria Hanford, on Oct. 3, 2008, at River Region Medical Center.

Grandparents are Jenette Davis, Joe Davis, Earnestine Thompson and Authur Thompson.

Ashley Perry announces the birth of a 7-pound, 12-ounce daughter, Emma Grace Perry, on Oct. 3, 2008, at River Region Medical Center.

Grandparents are Todd and Angie Perry.

Marcus Randle and Nikita Chambers announce the birth of an 8-pound, 11-ounce son, Kylan Jamal Randle, on Oct. 3, 2008, at River Region Medical Center.

Maternal grandparents are Floriece Chambers and Tommy Caston. Paternal grandparent is Mavies Randle.