MARYVILLE - Anderson Hospital welcomed its first baby of the year 2025 early on Jan. 1, 2025, with the birth of a boy named Kimani at 1:06 a.m. Kimani weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and measured 19 inches in length.

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The proud parents, Briana and Mark, expressed their joy at the arrival of their son.

The hospital extended its congratulations to the family and wished them a year filled with love, health, and happiness.

The birth of Kimani marks a celebratory moment for the hospital, which has a tradition of recognizing the first newborn of the year.

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