Mississippi Blood Services closes locations, desperately needs blood

Due to the inclement weather and hazardous road conditions, Mississippi Blood Services, Main Center, will not be open. The Flowood facility, located at 115 Tree Boulevard off Lakeland Drive, is closed Tuesday.

The Cleveland and Oxford facilities also will not open today.

Many area blood drives have cancelled, which means there is a loss of blood donations. MBS is asking for all eligible donors to donate blood and help keep a ready blood supply for Mississippi patients!

MBS is in desperate need for the following types and platelet donors.

O Negative
O Positive
B Negative
B Positive
A Negative

All donors that contribution between now and January 31st will be automatically registered for a chance to win a $100 Visa! There will be three winners total!

Call Mississippi Blood Services at (601) 368-2673 or go to www.msblood.com to find a blood drive near you.