🌱 STL Faces "Dire" Blood Shortage + Man Shot Near Aquarium

Happy Saturday, neighbors! Let's get this day started. Here's everything worth knowing in St. Louis today.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and chilly. High: 39 Low: 27.

Here are the top 3 stories in St. Louis today:

1. Dr. Michael Mauney, a cardiothoracic surgeon at Missouri Baptist Medical Center, said the St. Louis region is currently facing a dire blood shortage. Mauney's comment follows a warning issued by the American Red Cross and other blood centers on Jan. 10 that the nation is facing the worst blood shortage in more than a decade. Some donors have already stepped up and responded to the blood centers’ warning, and between noon and 7 p.m. on Thursday, all 900 appointments were filled for the 15th annual St. Louis Blood Drive. (STLtoday.com)
2. A man was shot in the arm at about 11:30 p.m. on Thursday night while driving through Downtown St. Louis. The victim crashed his car at 18th Street and Clark Avenue near the St. Louis Aquarium. He was conscious and breathing when he was transported to the hospital. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)
3. "The Prom" musical will make its St. Louis debut on Jan. 25 at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. The musical, which opened on Broadway in 2018, was nominated for seven Tony Awards. The show will run for two weeks, and you can receive $20 off a ticket to any performance with the promo code "LANE". (KSDK.com)

Today in St. Louis:

• MLK Food Drive At Divoll Branch Library (All Day)
• Rockin The Runway: Unravel Exhibit At Central Branch Library (All Day)

From my notebook:

• Anyone who joins the City Museum as a member between now and April 1 will receive a free General Admission ticket with each membership purchased. Members will also get exclusive presale tickets to events such as City Nights, Adult Game Nights, and more. (Facebook)
• St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department Recruit Class 2021-03 completed their Arch Run on Friday morning, marking the end of their Physical Training program. (Facebook)
• SLATE Missouri Job Center is looking for young people ages 17-24 to apply for the STL Youth Build Program. No experience is necessary, and all you need is an attitude and mindset dedicated to learning! (Facebook)

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— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.