Nena Zimmer

Nena Zimmer is the Chief Reporter at Jonesboro Right Now. You can reach Nena via email at nzimmer@jonesbororightnow.com

Sports & Outdoors
7 hours ago
JHDC’s 5th annual Walk-Run-Roll-A-Thon scheduled

The Jonesboro Human Development Center Volunteer Council is welcoming the community and their pets to the fifth annual Walk-Run-Roll-A-Thon Family and Pet Walk in October.

Education
1 day ago
Westside plant science students partner with Opaa! to fill the cafeteria

Students, faculty and staff at Westside High School can enjoy student-grown produce, harvested by advanced plant science students, in the cafeteria thanks to a partnership with Opaa! Food Management, the school’s new food service partner.

News
1 day ago
JPD Trunk or Treat candy drives start this week

With the continued growth of the annual Jonesboro Police Department (JPD) Trunk or Treat, multiple candy drives begin this week to keep up with the growing demand.

Sports & Outdoors
4 days ago
Aden ROCKS’ first Light the Darkness 5K scheduled in Bay

16-year-old Aden Graham, founder of the nonprofit Aden ROCKS, will be hosting his first Light the Darkness 5K later this month to raise awareness for Suicide Prevention Month at the Bay Veterans Memorial.

News
5 days ago
NEA 5K Rescue Run scheduled in Jonesboro

The Purple Ribbon Project will be hosting the 2025 Northeast Arkansas Rescue 5K Rescue Run, benefiting multiple animal rescues, in early October at Craighead Forest Park.

News
5 days ago
NEA Baptist honors first responders with free breakfast

First responders gathered in honor and remembrance of 9/11 Thursday morning during the 10th annual NEA Baptist First Responders Breakfast.

News
6 days ago
NEA Divine Intervention moves to new Jonesboro location as it continues to expand its services

NEA Divine Intervention has not only moved to a new, larger Jonesboro location but also opened its new foundation house for women, with another transitional home for men opening soon.

News
1 week ago
Jonesboro Fire Department responds to fire on Alex Drive

Emergency responders were called to a house fire on Tuesday along the 1900 block of Alex Drive.

Sports & Outdoors
2 weeks ago
Volunteers prepare for Jonesboro’s first NICA race

Members of the Jonesboro Ridge Riders Mountain Bike Team, the Jonesboro Parks and Recreation Department and other volunteers prepared on Friday for the National Interscholastic Cycling Association Plains Divisional Race to be held this weekend.

News
2 weeks ago
City of Jonesboro now offering cardboard recycling

The City of Jonesboro announced on Wednesday that cardboard recycling is now available at the city’s Public Works location.

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