Nena Zimmer

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

Business
4 weeks ago
Jonesboro restaurants operating in challenging times

Local restaurant owners share challenges to being profitable

News
4 weeks ago
ASU System and Arkansas National Guard announce new partnership

Representatives from Arkansas State University System and the Arkansas National Guard announced a new partnership on Thursday.

News
4 weeks ago
NEA Out of the Darkness Community Walk aims to raise suicide awareness

The Arkansas Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will hold its annual Northeast Arkansas Out of the Darkness Community Walk in October in downtown Jonesboro.

The UAMS Center on Aging Northeast is holding its second annual “Sock and Blanket Drive” for senior citizens in need for the upcoming holiday season across Northeast Arkansas.
Lifestyle
1 month ago
Local nonprofit helping seniors stay warm this holiday season

UAMS Center on Aging Northeast organizes sock and blanket drive

Entertainment
1 month ago
TobyMac, MercyMe, Matthew West Thursday night

Christian artists set to perform at First National Bank Arena

News
1 month ago
6th annual Pink Warrior Fun Run/Walk in Jonesboro set for October

In honor of National Breast Cancer Month in October, the St. Bernards Women’s Council will be hosting its 6th annual Pink Warrior Fun Run/Walk in Jonesboro.

Education
1 month ago
Foundation for Jonesboro Public Schools awards over $50K in grants

The Foundation for Jonesboro Public Schools (JPS) handed out over $50,000 in grants to JPS teachers across the district on Friday.

News
1 month ago
United Way of NEA celebrates Day of Caring

The United Way of Northeast Arkansas celebrated its annual Day of Caring on Friday with numerous community service projects.

Entertainment
1 month ago
Upcoming Halloween events in Craighead County

With October right around the corner, JRN has compiled a list of upcoming family-friendly Halloween events in Craighead County.

Education
1 month ago
Parade for Health, Wellness and Environmental Studies Magnet Elementary School celebrates school improvement

Excitement filled the air Thursday morning as Jonesboro Public Schools held a special parade for Health, Wellness and Environmental Studies (HWES) Magnet Elementary School for earning a high rating in education quality.