Nena Zimmer

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

Business
2 months ago
Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas’ Directors Summer Conference this weekend

Electric company leaders from across the state will be in Jonesboro this weekend as the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas hosts its annual Directors’ Summer Conference.

Entertainment
2 months ago
Live music coming to Craighead Forest Park Band Shell in August

A series of live musical performances by local musicians will be coming to the Craighead Forest Park Band Shell as PromoShere hosts Sunset Sessions every Saturday in August.

Business
2 months ago
Tax Free weekend and Back to School events in Jonesboro

JRN has compiled a list of Back-to-School events in Jonesboro to help families gear up and enjoy time together before school starts. 

Business
2 months ago
Bono, Jonesboro, Paragould Kum & Go locations to begin rebranding

Kum & Go stores across Northeast Arkansas will start to take on their new name, “Maverik – Adventure’s First Stop,” as the company’s rebranding continues.

Lifestyle
2 months ago
DJA honored by Main Street Arkansas for lighting intiative

The Downtown Jonesboro Alliance was honored by Main Street Arkansas Wednesday during an award presentation at the organization’s downtown office.

Education
2 months ago
When is the first day of school across Craighead County?

With summer ending and school just around the corner, JRN compiled a list of start days for school districts across Craighead County.

Education
2 months ago
United Way’s annual ‘Stuff the Bus’ event scheduled in August

United Way of Northeast Arkansas will be holding its annual Stuff the Bus event to collect much-needed school supplies for area schools at Walmart locations across Northeast Arkansas in August. 

Ag for Autism hosts Community Fest 2025 this Saturday
Lifestyle
2 months ago
Ag for Autism hosts Community Fest 2025 this Saturday

This is the third year for the event at The Gardens at Harmony

Jonesboro Salvation Army to hold special summer red kettlet campaign
News
2 months ago
Salvation Army hosts Christmas in July

Need drives special summer red kettle campaign

news
2 months ago
Three officers receive new rank at JPD promotion ceremony

“Bringing in younger leadership and getting them prepared for the future is important” Chief Rick Elliott