Joplin first babies of 2021

The Joplin hospitals are celebrating the start of 2021.   The first baby born in Joplin on New Year's Day came at 1:45 AM to Freeman Health System.   Braxton Townes Hardiman is the first child for his parents Bryan and Rebecca Hardiman.   Mercy Hospital Joplin welcomed Bowan Wade Bryant to the world just after 9:00 AM on New Year’s Day.   The picture is of the Hardiman Family New Year's Baby provided by Freeman Health System.