Nena Zimmer

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

Sports & Outdoors
4 weeks ago
Crowley’s Ridge District’s first Scout Expo scheduled in Jonesboro

Scouts from across Northeast Arkansas will be joining forces to boost scout numbers during the Crowley’s Ridge District of Scouting America’s first Scout Expo later this month.

Education
1 month ago
Jonesboro Public Schools unveils new safety partnership

Jonesboro Public Schools announced Thursday it was partnering with Dynamic Integrated Security to place armed officers on its campuses to better protect students.

Sports & Outdoors
1 month ago
Lighthouse Education Cooperative to host trap shooting tournament fundraiser

The Lighthouse Education Cooperative announced it will be holding its inaugural Lighthouse Clay Classic Trap Tournament to support special needs children in Northeast Arkansas.

Arts & Culture
1 month ago
Jonesboro artist to host pet-friendly art show benefiting NEAHS

 In celebration of National Dog Day, a Jonesboro-based artist will be hosting her first “Paws for a Cause” Art Show, benefiting the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society (NEAHS), later this month at Native Brew Works.

Lifestyle
1 month ago
QC Kinetix provides alternative treatments for chronic pain and sports injuries

QC Kinetix Jonesboro is helping Northeast Arkansas patients recover from joint pain through non-surgical regenerative orthopedic therapies that utilize the body’s plasma and stem cells.

Sports & Outdoors
1 month ago
NEA team competes at 2025 AAU Junior Olympics

Members of NEA Gold Rush, an AAU Track and Field Sports team, competed against athletes from across the nation in the 2025 Junior Olympics Games.

Sports & Outdoors
2 months ago
City celebrates Allen Park’s new inclusive playground and splash pad

Jonesboro residents and city officials gathered Friday to celebrate Allen Park’s revitalized playground and splash pad, which has been enhanced with features for all ages and abilities.

Government & Politics
2 months ago
Brookland continues construction on new municipal building

Brookland residents are seeing progress on the new Brookland Municipal Building, as crews continue to work on phase one of the facility.

News
2 months ago
Craighead County 4-H’ers win at State O’Rama

Three Craighead County 4-H’ers took home awards at the 4-H State O’Rama Competitions last week at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville.

Sports & Outdoors
2 months ago
AGFC challenging kids to show off shooting, casting skills in statewide competition

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is challenging students to show off their shooting and casting skills during the 2025 Marksmanship Challenge at the nature centers across the state, including the Jonesboro location.