Nena Zimmer

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

News
3 months ago
JPD’s motorcycle rodeo, car show join forces to raise funds for D.A.R.E. program

The second annual AMPA Arkansas Only Police Motorcycle Rodeo and the third annual Engines Inc. D.A.R.E. 2 Show Your Ride Car Show fundraiser are partnering to raise money for the Jonesboro D.A.R.E. program.

Education
4 months ago
Jonesboro Public Schools announces new ‘Hurricane Alumni Plaza’

The new “Hurricane Alumni Plaza” will be a multipurpose space that will serve as a backdrop for Homecoming reunions, an outdoor classroom and a gathering spot.

Lifestyle
4 months ago
Summer activities in Jonesboro

With a variety of indoor attractions and outdoor adventures in and around Jonesboro, here is a list of engaging summer activities to help you make the most of the season.

Quentin Gantt opens his newly restored car.
Education
4 months ago
NEACTC surprises graduate with newly restored car

Recent Jonesboro High School graduate Quentin Gantt got quite the surprise Tuesday morning, when the Northeast Arkansas Career and Technical Center presented him with a 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.

News
4 months ago
UPDATE | Crews responding to fire at Riceland Foods

Crews responded to a structure fire at Riceland Foods earlier on Tuesday. 

Arts & Culture
4 months ago
FOA brings Mary Poppins to life on the Forum Stage

The Foundation of Arts (FOA) will kick off summer with a family-friendly classic, “Mary Poppins: The Broadway Musical.”

Wellness
4 months ago
Sensory gym nonprofit status approved, building acquired

After years of hard work and with her new nonprofit status in hand, Jonesboro grandmother Vickie Lewis said she is closer than ever to fulfilling her dream of opening Arkansas’ first sensory gym for special needs children and adults, Zachary’s Sensory Gym.

Weather News
4 months ago
Caraway’s new storm shelter almost complete

After the Caraway City Council voted to build a new storm shelter in April, the project is nearing completion and will open soon.

Arts & Culture
4 months ago
First Gee Street Art and Craft Fair scheduled in Jonesboro

Open Studio and the Field and Light Design Co. will host their first-ever Gee Street Art and Craft Fair at the end of May, which will feature local artists, vendors, food trucks and more.

Caraway residents during a previous picnic.
Entertainment
4 months ago
79th annual Caraway 4th of July Picnic back on track

The 79th Annual Caraway 4th of July Picnic is back on track after an outpouring of volunteers showed up to show their support in a meeting Monday night.

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