As the calendar turns to a new year, it brings with it the joy of new beginnings. Southern Tennessee Regional Health System in Pulaski proudly announces the arrival of the first baby born in 2025. Aurora made her debut into the world on Wednesday, January 1st, at precisely 5:59 AM. She arrived weighing a healthy 8 pounds and 8 ounces, and her length was recorded at 20 inches.
Following closely behind, Evelynn Ray Butler was welcomed into the world at North Alabama Medical Center. Born to parents Brandon and Carley Butler, Evelynn entered the world on Thursday, January 2nd, at 2:08 PM after a remarkable 38-hour labor. She weighed in at 4 pounds and 8 ounces and measured 18 and one-fourth inches long.
Both families are to be congratulated for their beautiful additions, marking the start of the new year with such joyous blessings.

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