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.

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