Christopher DWayne and Shannon Louise Smith announce the birth of a 6-pound, 14-ounce daughter, Miracle Marie Smith, on Feb. 27, 2009, at River Region Medical Center.

Grandparents are Charles and Lola Taylor and the late Abe Sr. and Earline Smith.

Matthew K. White and Brittany H. Mays announce the birth of a 6-pound, 2-ounce daughter, Ivyanna Delynn White, on Feb. 27, 2009, at River Region Medical Center.

Grandparents are Charles and Barbara White and Tom and Becky Mays.

Lester M. McDowell and ShaKyle L. Jackson announce the birth of a 6-pound, 2-ounce son, Joshua Ja’Mond Jackson, on Feb. 27, 2009, at River Region Medical Center.

Grandparents are Patsy Jackson, Benjamin Drake and Dave and Louise Bingham.

James H. III and Denise Lynn Lindsay announce the birth of an 8-pound son, James Henry Lindsay IV, on March 3, 2009, at River Oaks Hospital in Jackson.

Grandparents are Dave and Dawn Bacon of Stockton, Calif., and Jean Lindsay of Atlantic Beach, Fla.

Matthew L. and Richel A. Whisenhunt announce the birth of an 8-pound, 15-ounce son, Mason Matthew, on March 5, 2009, at River Region Medical Center.

Grandparents are Joyce Annette Samuels, Marty Lynn Whisenhunt and Richard E. and Inez Annette Oakes.