Birth (Published 11/26)

SIKESTON - Alejandra Rivera is the parent of her first child, a son, born at 10:

07 p.m. Oct. 6, 2006, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. Christopher Anthony Rivera weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Grandparents are Cathy Rivera and Victor Zarate.