Nena Zimmer

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

Sports & Outdoors
9 months ago
Parks Department receives grant for new inclusive playground

“This is the first step in that park to make it all-inclusive,” Danny Kapales said. “People with all different needs can get on the playground.”

Government & Politics
9 months ago
Craighead County Quorum Court sets tax rates and discusses ARPA funds

The Quroum Court members approved the appropriation ordinance to establish 2025 rates of taxation and discussed what to do with remaining ARPA funds. These funds must be obligated to a project or projects by the end of the year.

Wellness
9 months ago
Bird flu’s impacts on local migratory bird populations

There have already been several reports of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), better known as bird flu, in Northeast Arkansas this December. 

Business
9 months ago
Home2 Suites by Hilton celebrates grand opening in Jonesboro

Several Jonesboro Chamber of Commerce members joined other community members as they celebrated Home2 Suites by Hilton of Jonesboro’s grand opening on Friday.

Government & Politics
9 months ago
Committee discusses RAISE Grant application and city partnerships

The Finance and Administration Council Committee discussed reapplying for RAISE Grant funding on Tuesday, which would see Jonesboro, Paragould and Brookland partner to expand “regional connectivity” between the cities. 

Lifestyle
9 months ago
FSCIA needing toys for its 8th annual Christmas Toy Drive and Giveaway

Local nonprofit Fisher Street Community in Action (FSCIA) needs toy donations as it holds its 8th annual Christmas Toy Drive and Giveaway. 

Food
9 months ago
FSCIA helping feed those in need through Free Soup Wednesdays

The Fisher Street Community in Action (FSCIA) started serving free soup every Wednesday to combat hunger in Jonesboro.

Lifestyle
9 months ago
Jordan’s donates over 2,600 toys for Christmas

“We collected over 2,600, which is great because last year we did 1,500.”

Crime
9 months ago
McFarlin and Smyth receive Crimestoppers of the Year

“We were just doing our jobs. It’s surprising because we don’t do it for recognition at all. We do it because we want to help others.”

Food
9 months ago
Jonesboro Girl Scout combats food insecurity while spicing up the holidays

A Jonesboro Girl Scout working on her Gold Award is looking to combat food insecurity with her Holiday Seasoning and Spice Kits.

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