Nena Zimmer

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

Arts & Culture
9 months ago
Registration to open for 2025 Oasis Arts and Eats Festival

Registration for the 8th annual Oasis Arts and Eats Festival begins Monday for artists and vendors, so don’t miss your chance to join in the fun.

Crime
9 months ago
Brimhall sworn into office in aftermath of lengthy court battle

Former Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Doug Brimhall was sworn in as Second Judicial Circuit Judge, Division 4, on Wednesday, despite some concern about his ability to serve after his long legal battle in 2024.

Business
9 months ago
Vinyl is back at Jonesboogie Records

With vinyl making a major comeback, Jonesboro native Jared Harvey decided it was time to follow his dream, when he opened his record store, Jonesboogie Records, in early December.

News
9 months ago
New Year’s holiday affects bus services and sanitation routes

JET bus services will be closed on New Year’s Day, and city sanitation routes will be on adjusted schedules next week due to the New Year holiday.

Entertainment
9 months ago
New Year’s events in Jonesboro

With the New Year upon us, now is the perfect time to look for local events to keep you entertained as we head into 2025. 

News
9 months ago
JRG and JRN staff share Christmas stories

This year, the staff of Jonesboro Radio Group and Jonesboro Right Now would like to share some of our favorite Christmas stories and traditions with you.

Government & Politics
9 months ago
Craighead County Quorum Court awards ARPA funds

The Craighead County Quorum sent out contracts for the leftover $4.3 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds on Friday, after discussion about what to do with the money during the court’s Dec. 16 meeting. 

News
9 months ago
ARC Angels 4 Animals to host biggest fundraiser of the year

Get ready to enjoy a “HOWLIDAY” pop-up Christmas store this weekend as ARC Angels 4 Animals hosts Deck the PAWS on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2020 Wilkins.

Business
9 months ago
DJA receives emergency grant funding to help Main Street businesses

The Downtown Jonesboro Alliance (DJA) received emergency grant funding through Main Street Arkansas (MSA) to help businesses along Main Street affected by the road closure due to the structural issues surrounding the old Citizens Bank building.

News
9 months ago
Jonesboro Salvation Army urges community support as Red Kettle Campaign falls behind

With just three days left to ring its bells, the Salvation Army in Jonesboro is facing a critical shortfall in its 2024 Red Kettle Campaign. It needs to raise almost $60,000 to hit its $100,000 goal.

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