Couple Rings in New Year with Shreveport’s First Baby of 2018

Alanna Cordaro gave birth to the first baby of the new year in Shreveport. Penelope Rose Lane was born at Willis Knighton South around 4:30 Monday morning.

Mother Alanna and father Mayson Lane say the baby was a surprise because she wasn't due for another month. The proud parents celebrated the new year with their daughter and black eyed peas & cabbage at the hospital.