State Auditor Andrew Sorrell and wife Hannah Sorrell are welcoming a new child into the world.

The newborn boy arrived at 21 inches long and weighing eight pounds and four oz. at 1:40 p.m. on Friday.

He will go by his first name of Justus. The Sorrells have two daughters. Liberty is 3, and Glory is 2.

Many reports of thanks and praise went up from the Sorrell family and friends.

Last year, the Sorrells lost an unborn baby well into the pregnancy.

This time, there blessedly appeared to be no trouble. Justus was born in Helen Keller Hospital in Sheffield, Alabama.

Justus will not be a “Junior.” His father is named Justin Andrew Sorrell. Justin is the English form of Justinus, which derives from Justus.

Justus is a Latin name meaning “just” or “upright,” reflecting the qualities of rig

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