Meet Lexington’s first babies of 2026, born hours after start of the new year

A Central Kentucky family welcomed Baptist Health Lexington’s first baby of 2026.

Meeko Ray Haggins was born at 4:34 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2026, according to the hospital. He weighed 8 pounds, 15 ounces and measured 21 inches.

Meeko’s parents, Autumn Haggins and Chayse Haggins, of Willisburg, and his two older siblings were also born at Baptist Health Lexington, the hospital said…

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