James Nowell Jr. and Cynthia Jones announce the birth of a 5-pound, 15-ounce daughter, Alivia Fayth Nowell, on Oct. 21, 2009, at River Region Medical Center.

Grandparents are Sandra Morgan, James and Karyn Nowell and Susan Nowell.

The baby is welcomed by a brother, Jeremiah Jones, and a sister, Alyssa Nowell.

James R. Carnahan III and Kelsea A. Hearn announce the birth of a 6-pound, 1-ounce daughter, Karlee Jae Carnahan, on Nov. 11, 2009, at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe.

Grandparents are Jay and Dana Hearn, Alice and Junior Hearn, Nell and Danny Reed and Ailene and Walter Hynum.

Robert L. and Elizabeth Joy Radke announce the birth of a 6-pound, 8-ounce daughter, Anna Hope, on Nov. 16, 2009, at River Region Medical Center.

Grandparents are Russell and Nancy Clendenin of Murray, Ky., and Kyle and Michele Bolinger of Maryville, Tenn.

Kenderick Ward and Latifah Banks announce the birth of a 6-pound, 3-ounce daughter, Kecionna Taliyaah Latrice Ward, on Nov. 17, 2009, at River Region Medical Center.

Grandparents are Cynthia Banks of Hazlehurst and Sharon Baker and Clay Banks of Hermanville.

Adam T. and Jennifer Schaffer McGahey announce the birth of a 7-pound, 5-ounce daughter, Isabella Claire, on Nov. 17, 2009, at River Region Medical Center.

Grandparents are Thomas and Carol McGahey of Brandon and Robert Schaffer and Melanie McNeil of Vicksburg.

Great-grandparents are Sam and Elizabet McGahey of Clinton and Frances and Cason Schaffer of Vicksburg.

Joseph Glapion and Franchecka Barnes announce the birth of a 7-pound daughter, Harmonie Akeelah Glapion, on Nov. 17, 2009, at River Region Medical Center.

Grandparents are Janet Bell Dudley, the late Charles Barnes and Issac and Florence Glapion. Great-grandparent is Mildred Bell.

Brandon D. Smith and Waneshia L. Stewart announce the birth of a 6-pound, 15-ounce son, Braylon Shaquille Stewart, on Nov. 19, 2009, at River Region Medical Center.

Grandparents are Rhonda Brooks, Dewayne Stewart and Melinda and James Smith.

DeLarrius T. Deere and LaTrisha N. Washington announce the birth of a 7-pound, 9-ounce son, DeLarrius T. Deere Jr., on Nov. 19, 2009, at River Region Medical Center.

Maternal grandparents are Diane D. Washington of Vicksburg and Delbert M. Jones of Dale City, Va. Paternal grandparent is Vera McConnell of Rolling Fork.

Demarcus Cordell Bridges and Jasmine Nicole Johnson announce the birth of a 6-pound, 9-ounce son, Ja’Varius Cordell Bridges, on Nov. 21, 2009, at River Region Medical Center.

Maternal grandparents are Marvin and Alease Johnson. Paternal grandparents are Frank Coffey and Miranda Bridges.

Great-grandparents are Lillie Mary Johnson and Henry Johnson and Mary F. Bridges and Armor Bridges Jr. Great-great-grandparents are the late Rose M. Hubbard, M.C. Beachamp and Flora Bell Amos.

Joseph E. and Angela Kelly Clemts announce the birth of a 6-pound, 15-ounce daughter, Alyssa Breanne, on Nov. 24, 2009, at River Region Medical Center.

Grandparents are James and Peggy Kelly and Greg and Becky Clemts.

Derrick L. Davis and Ke’anna M. Polk announce the birth of a 6-pound, 10-ounce son, Derrick Lemond Davis Jr., on Nov. 21, 2009, at River Region Medical Center.

Grandparents are Kimberly Williams, Mildred Davis and the late Doc Davis.