ALXnow reporter James Cullum welcomes new baby to the team

Published February 4, 2025 at 11:30AM | Updated February 4, 2025 at 12:01PM

Blanquita 'Coco' Cullum and Netsanet Hailu (staff photo by James Cullum)

ALXnow’s family just got a little larger.

Reporter James Cullum and Netsanet Hailu welcomed a daughter Blanquita ‘Coco’ Cullum yesterday.

“Coco is very happy, calm and beautiful,” James said. “Mom is feeling great.”

Coco is James’ second child. His son Henry is 10.

“Blanquita is my mom’s name, from my grandmother Blanca,” James said. “Coco is her nickname and what we call her.”

Vernon Miles

Vernon Miles is the ALXnow cofounder and editor. He's covered Alexandria since 2014 and has been with Local News Now since 2018. When he's not reporting, he can usually be found playing video games or Dungeons and Dragons with friends.