Nena Zimmer

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

News
1 year ago
How agricultural burning affects the community

Field burning in Arkansas remains a topic of fierce debate, as while farmers must burn, many nearby residents find it to be a nuisance and possible health issue.

Education
1 year ago
Free self-defense seminar teaching women to fight back

Ladies of Northeast Arkansas will have chance to learn how to fight back on Saturday, thanks to a free women’s self-defense seminar by Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Jonesboro.

Arts & Culture
1 year ago
Groundbreaking for new A-State facility, thanks to $25 million gift

Students and facility await the groundbreaking ceremony for the Windgate Hall of Art and Innovation, thanks to a $25 million gift from the Windgate Foundation.

News
1 year ago
St. Bernards’ Men’s Health Day to be held Friday

Take advantage of St. Bernards Medical Center’s annual Men’s Health Day on Friday from 7 to 10 a.m. in the St. Bernards Auditorium, located at 505 East Washington Avenue in Jonesboro/

Government & Politics
1 year ago
Alec Farmer honored for over 25 years of service

Jonesboro native and Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) Chairman Alec Farmer got quite the surprise on Friday morning when Craighead County Judge Marvin Day declared Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, as “Alec Farmer Day” during an event at the Embassy Suites in Jonesboro.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
Grandparents are stepping up together

“It is a hard job that has many challenges, but it is also rewarding. We’re a little bit older, a little bit wiser, but no matter how we came to get our grandkids, a lot of us faced just the same situations.”

Crime
1 year ago
Where were you on 9/11?

Do you remember where you were when the towers fell? For many of us, that day will be forever burned into our minds.

Ashley McBryde joins Dwight Yoakam and Walker Montgomery in concert this Friday night at First National Bank Arena
Arts & Culture
1 year ago
Country superstar Ashley McBride returns to Jonesboro for special performance with DSO

Grammy Award winner and Arkansas native, Ashley McBryde, will join Delta Symphony Orchestra (DSO) Music Director and Conductor Dr. Neale Bartee for a special performance with the orchestra.

Education
1 year ago
Sen. Sullivan and Askeland debate the issues

The candidates debated school investments, diversity, equity and inclusion scholarships and more during NEA Political Animals Debate.

Northeast Arkansas District Fair opens Monday September 22
Arts & Culture
1 year ago
NEA District Fair schedule and information

Here’s everything you need to know about the 2024 NEA District Fair