First baby 2025

Center couple's first child recognized as first baby born in 2025 at Hannibal Regional Hospital

January 3, 2025 | By Muddy River News

HANNIBAL, Mo. — Debbie Arnett and Chris Midkiff of Center, Mo., welcomed their first child, a son named Kashous, at 1:56 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1. He has been recognized as the first baby born in 2025 at Hannibal Regional Hospital. Dr. Laura Maple, an obstetrician at Hannibal Regional Medical Group, delivered Kashous, who weighed…

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Kirksville family delivers first child of new year at Blessing Hospital

January 1, 2025 | By Muddy River News

QUINCY — Josie Layne Snelling was the first baby born in 2025 at Blessing Hospital’s Blessed Beginnings maternity center. She is the fourth daughter of Brittney and Tyler Snelling of Kirksville, Mo. Josie was born at 6:48 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1. She weighed 7 pounds and 3 ounces and was 20 inches long. “We’ve…

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