Donors needed to prevent a seasonal blood shortage
STATE NEWS (cont.)
cuting attorney, who will determine whether the gunfire by both officers was used consistent with Arkansas laws.
As the Arkansas State Police continue their investigation, understandably Brown could not comment on details of the incident at this time.
“We are working closely with the state police in their investigation which is ongoing,” Brown said.
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JONESBORO — According to the American Red Cross, about 62 percent of the U.S. population is eligible to give blood, but, only about 3 percent does.
By making an appointment to give in August, donors can pump up the blood supply and keep it from falling to shortage levels.
As a thank-you, all who give through Aug. 31 will be automatically be entered for a chance to win gas for a year, a $6,000 value.
There will be three winners.
Everyone who gives blood in August will also receive a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of choice.
Donors can schedule an appointment to give using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, by visiting RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Here are upcoming blood donation opportunities in Northeast Arkansas:
Greene County
Aug. 15, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Arkansas Highway Department, 2510 W.
Kingshighway in Paragould
Clay County
Aug. 15, 12:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 188 North Third Ave., in Piggott.
Craighead County
Aug. 12, noon-5 p.m., Southwest Church of Christ, 1601 James St., in Jonesboro Aug. 16, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Families, Inc., 1815 Pleasant Grove Road in Jonesboro Aug. 23, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Earl Bell Community Center, 1212 S. Church in Jonesboro Aug. 25, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., St Bernards Medical Center, 225 East Washington in Jonesboro
Cross County
Aug. 18, 1 p.m.-6 p.m., Church of Christ, 916 Bridges in Wynne
Lawrence County Aug. 24, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Walnut Ridge High School, 508 E. Free St., in Walnut Ridge Aug. 30, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Lawrence Memorial Hospital, 201 S. Memorial Drive in Walnut Ridge
Mississippi County
Aug. 16, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Gosnell Elementary School, 600 Arkansas 181 in Blytheville Aug. 29, 1:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m., Chamber of Commerce, 116 N. Maple St., in Osceola Aug. 30, 1 p.m.-5 p.m., Ruddle Road Church of God, 1400 Ruddle Road in Blytheville
Randolph County
Aug. 31, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Black River Technical College, 1410 Highway 304 E. in Pocahontas
