Nena Zimmer

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

Arts & Culture
2 weeks ago
FOA to host 2 sessions of Breakfast with Ballerinas this year

The Foundation of Arts will be holding two separate sessions of Breakfast with Ballerinas this year, giving little dancers another chance to meet some of the FOA’s ballerinas and enjoy some breakfast.

News
2 weeks ago
Learn about green infrastructure at KJB’s Green-Up Jonesboro event

Keep Jonesboro Beautiful is inviting Jonesboro residents to the Green-up Jonesboro Sip-and-Share next Thursday.

Arts & Culture
2 weeks ago
Red Wolf Renaissance Fair to return to Jonesboro in November

Fantasy and history will collide next month as the Red Wolf Renaissance Fair returns to Craighead Forest Park for the second year to raise awareness for red wolf conservation.

Sports & Outdoors
3 weeks ago
Hytrol Industrial Park 5K/10K to benefit Jonesboro Church Health Center

Hytrol and Dan’s Health Club will once again be hosting the 2025 Hytrol Industrial Park 5K/10K next month, benefitting the Jonesboro Church Health Center.

News
3 weeks ago
ARDOT begins improvements to Hwy. 49 / Parker Road intersection

The Arkansas Department of Transportation has begun improvements on the Highway 49 (Southwest Drive) and Parker Road intersection.

Sports & Outdoors
3 weeks ago
Construction of new ADA playground moving quickly at University Heights Lions Club Park

The City of Jonesboro recently announced that playground upgrades were underway at the University Heights Lions Club Park.

News
3 weeks ago
NEA Walk to End Alzheimer’s set for next weekend in Jonesboro

The 2025 Northeast Arkansas Walk to End Alzheimer’s is set for next weekend on the Arkansas State University campus.

Education
3 weeks ago
University Heights Elementary, NYITCOM unveil new Little Free Library

NYITCOM at A-State unveiled a new Little Free Library located in front of University Heights Elementary School in a dedication ceremony Wednesday afternoon.

Education
3 weeks ago
Nettleton Public Schools seeks millage increase in November, Q&A session to be held

Voters will decide on a proposed millage increase for Nettleton Public Schools during the special election in November.

News
4 weeks ago
Mutual Aid Fair coming to downtown Jonesboro

A few community members will come together this weekend to bring a Mutual Aid Fair to downtown Jonesboro.