Kevin Watts and Chandrea “Nikki” Dorsey announce the birth of an 8-pound, 7-ounce son, Kevin Terrance Watts Jr., on Dec. 9, 2008, at River Region Medical Center.

Grandparents are Wash and Gloria Dorsey III, Jacqueline Watts and Eugene Robinson.

Shemeka Monique Sadberry announces the birth of a 6-pound, 3-ounce daughter, Kaliah Marie Sadberry, on Dec. 21, 2008, at River Region Medical Center.

Grandparents are C.D. Crook of Bolton and Rubye Sadberry of Vicksburg.

Brandon T. and Maranath Norris Sanders announce the birth of an 8-pound, 5-ounce daughter, Paisley Rose, on Dec. 22, 2008, at River Region Medical Center.

Grandparents are Stanley Sanders, Gloria Sanders and Betty Norris.

The baby is welcomed by a brother, Eliot Sanders.

Quintin Miles and Alice Vample announce the birth of a 6-pound daughter, Ka’Niya Quin’Shayla Miles, on Dec. 23, 2008, at River Region Medical Center.

Grandparents are Shirley Vample, the late Hugh Vample Jr., Gidget Brakefield and the late Leon Miles.

Kyle Eaton and Summer Brown announce the birth of a 6-pound, 7-ounce daughter, Kylie Michelle, on Dec. 23, 2008, at Women’s Hospital in Flowood.

Grandparents are David and Terisa Cochran, Todd and Jenifer Barwick, Greg Brown, Vince Little, Gloria Brown and Mickey and Renae Eaton.

Elbert Jr. and Tralisha Y. Brown announce the birth of a 4-pound, 9-ounce son, Crishun Darnell, on Dec. 23, 2008, at Central Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson.

Maternal grandparents are Jessie and Gladys Watts. Paternal grandparents are the late Elbert Sr. and the late Louivenia Brown.

Braxton J. Melillo and Amanda M. Evans announce the birth of a 6-pound, 2-ounce daughter, Aaliyah Marle Melillo, on Dec. 23, 2008, at River Region Medical Center.

Grandparents are Alissa Deamonti, Steve Hixson, Sandra Quarles, Mark Quarles and Tommy Evans.

James Mitchell and Jameika Ware announce the birth of a 6-pound, 15-ounce son, Jamaryion Deshae Ware, on Dec. 25, 2008, at River Region Medical Center.

Grandparents are Jennifer Nealy and George Ware.

Brian A. and Christina R. Charczenko announce the birth of an 8-pound, 4-ounce son, Nicholas Alexander, on Dec. 26, 2008, at River Region Medical Center.

Grandparents are Ray and Dawne Williams of Brandon; David and Kim Harvey of Wasilla, Alaska; and Tony and Anita Charczenko of Ruston, La.

Melvin Wilson and Michelle Evans announce the birth of twin daughters: 5-pound, 3-ounce Tamara Janae Evans and 5-pound, 10-ounce Camara Renaie Evans, on Dec. 28, 2008, at River Region Medical Center.

Grandparents are Katie Boyd and John Boyd.

Jimmy C. Thomas Jr. and Si’Easha J. Barnes announce the birth of a 6-pound, 8-ounce daughter, JaNyah Rose Thomas, on Dec. 29, 2008, at River Region Medical Center.

Grandparents are Rosie Barnes, Jimmie Leggins, Mamie Allen and Jimmy Charles Thomas Sr.

George Riley Jr. and Portia A. Thompson announce the birth of a 4-pound, 12-ounce daughter, Za’miya Arnae Riley, on Dec. 29, 2008, at River Region Medical Center.

Maternal grandparents are Earlene Thompson and Chris Judge. Paternal grandparents are Deborah Riley and George Riley Sr.

Steven L. and Ashley L. Jones announce the birth of a 6-pound, 4-ounce son, Joshua Jeremiah, on Dec. 31, 2008, at River Region Medical Center.

Maternal grandparents are Scott Russum and the late Yance Martin. Paternal grandparents are Willie C. Williams and the late Emma Jones.

Kyle and Meshell Ehrhardt announce the birth of a daughter, Kailyn Brooke, on Dec. 31, 2008, at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson.

Maternal grandparents are Butch and Mary Jane Spivey. Paternal grandparents are Karl and Ginger Ehrhardt.

The baby is welcomed by a sister, Ryleigh Ehrhardt.