Harper Emerson Mandrell was born at 2:33 p.m. Nov. 21, 2010, at St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. She weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. Harper is the daughter of Alexandria and Brandon Mandrell of Benton. Maternal grandparents are Susan Joy of Ina and Barry and Lisa Joy of Mt. Vernon. Paternal grandparents are Janis and Skip Thomas of Benton.