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Methodist Olive Branch welcomes first baby of 2021

Bob Bakken

Methodist Olive Branch Hospital welcomed a new addition into the world Monday morning, Jan. 4 with the birth of its first baby for 2021. The baby is the first reported birth for the New Year in DeSoto County.  

Baby Colton Rhea was born to mother Britney Edwards and father Shane Rhea at 3:32 a.m. Monday morning.  Colton weighed eight pounds and was 20 inches long at birth.  

Mom and Dad received a wagon full of gifts and special items to celebrate the birth. 

Photos below are courtesy of Methodist Olive Branch Hospital.

With little Colton Rhea are parents Britney Edwards and Shane Rhea, along with MLH associates Tray Pendleton, Lindsey Dees, Kari Daniel, Shanda Keith, Nicole Jeans and Ashley Smith, who presented the parents and Colton a wagon full of special gifts as the first baby of 2021 at the hospital..(Courtesy photo)
Little Colton Rhea, New Year’s baby at Methodist Olive Branch Hospital for 2021. (Courtesy photo)

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Bob Bakken

Bob Bakken provides content for DeSoto County News and its social media channels. He is an award-winning broadcaster, along with being a reporter and photographer, and has done sports media relations work with junior and minor league hockey teams. Along with his reports on this website, you will find this veteran media member providing sports updates and high school football play-by-play on Rebel 95.3 FM Radio.

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