Paris, Tenn.–Work is progressing with the construction of a new LIFELINE Blood Services Center in Paris, with interior work underway now. Brasfield Construction of Jackson is performing the work for the new center, at 211 Tyson Ave. LIFELINE Director Melinda Reid said, “We are excited about it and are working towards an opening date in Nov. 2025!” Until the new center is complete and open, Henry County will continue to be served by LIFELINE mobile blood drives. The next one is at noon this Thursday, April 3, at First United Methodist Church. Shannon McFarlin photo.