The American Red Cross is issuing an urgent request for blood donations as part of a blood drive taking place beginning Wednesday.
The blood drive is at the Emporia State Memorial Union Ballroom from 11 am to 5 pm Wednesday and from 10 am to 4 pm Thursday. The Red Cross says appointments are down from the past.
To set an appointment, call 800-RED-CROSS or go online to www.redcrossblood.org. residents can also set appointments through the Red Cross blood donor app.
