With the birth of a new baby, one family is celebrating the addition of a fifth generation. Pictured are, from left to right: front row – Shirley Ellison, Mekhi Reed, Jr., and Ciera Dudley; and back row – Steve Ellison and Mekhi Reed, Sr. (Submitted photos)

Fifth generation family member Mekhi Reed, Jr. (3 months old) is pictured with, from left to right: front row – Gayle Stoner and Joyce Strough; and back row – Mekhi Reed and Ciera Dudley.