Nena Zimmer

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

Government & Politics
7 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
7 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
7 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
7 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
7 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
7 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. 

Food
7 months ago
13th annual STWYCF Food Drive scheduled in Jonesboro

The 13th annual Show Them Where You Come From (STWYCF) Food Drive has been scheduled in April.

News
7 months ago
Easter events in Jonesboro

JRN has compiled a list of upcoming Easter events for you and your family to celebrate all season. 

Sports & Outdoors
7 months ago
Jonesboro Open Pro Disc Golf Tournament to be held this weekend

Some of the best pro disc golfers in the country will be in attendance at the 2025 Play It Again Sports Jonesboro Open, presented by Westside Discs, this weekend at Disc Side of Heaven.

News
7 months ago
Remembering the Westside shooting 27 years later

It has been 27 years since two students ambushed teachers and students in 1998 at the Westside Middle School. However, the tragedy will forever be felt by the family and friends of the victims of the Westside School Shooting.

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