Nena Zimmer

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

Food
5 months ago
Food Bank of NEA faces funding loss due to federal cuts

The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas is facing the abrupt cancellation of government funding for programs that help food banks distribute healthy, local food.

Sports & Outdoors
5 months ago
Ninth annual Color Me DARE Run scheduled

The Jonesboro Police D.A.R.E. Program will host its ninth annual two-mile Color Me DARE Run in late April, which aims to benefit the program.

Business
6 months ago
Jonesboro-based companies volunteer with cleanup efforts

PF Plumbing and PF Services are just a couple of local companies that are volunteering their time and resources to help with cleanup efforts after Wednesday night’s severe storms.

Government & Politics
6 months ago
Several agencies assist in tornado cleanup efforts across NEA

With tornado damage affecting several towns across Craighead County and Northeast Arkansas, crews from several agencies are showing up to help.

Government & Politics
6 months ago
Craighead County and the City of Jonesboro prepare for severe weather

As forecasters continue to warn Mid-South residents of potential severe weather, city and county workers are preparing.

Arts & Culture
6 months ago
Jonesboro nonprofit to present Disney musical, collecting food donations

The Stage Theater Company will be bringing a popular Disney movie to life during “Disney’s Descendants the Musical” later in April.

News
6 months ago
High school military enlistees to be recognized at ceremony in Jonesboro

High school recruits from Northeast Arkansas and their families are invited to Our Community Salutes (OCS) of Northeast Arkansas’ second annual High School Enlistee Recognition Ceremony.

Government & Politics
6 months ago
Craighead County officials celebrate retirement of head election clerk

County employees and community members gathered to celebrate Craighead County head election clerk Lesli Penny’s retirement after 19 years of service to the county.

Arts & Culture
6 months ago
3rd annual Oasis Film and Digital Media Festival scheduled

Film enthusiasts will get to experience several film workshops and screenings during the Foundation of Arts’ (FOA) third annual Oasis Film and Digital Media Festival.

Education
6 months ago
Kids learn about demolition in downtown Jonesboro

Parents and kids alike gathered in Union Park on Thursday as the Downtown Jonesboro Alliance and Nabholz Construction hosted a Lunch ‘N Learn, where children got to see Nabholz equipment in action and learn how demolition works. 

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