Jennifer P. Brown

Jennifer P. Brown is co-founder, publisher and editor of Hoptown Chronicle. You can reach her at editor@hoptownchronicle.org. Brown was a reporter and editor at the Kentucky New Era, where she worked for 30 years. She is a co-chair of the national advisory board to the Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues, governing board past president for the Kentucky Historical Society, and co-founder of the Kentucky Open Government Coalition. She serves on the Hopkinsville History Foundation’s board.

One tornado destroyed chicken barns at Allegre in Todd County. The other tornado damaged houses and barns as it raced from Newstead to near Casky in Christian County.
By Jennifer P. Brown
A witness of an apparent tornado on Blue Hole Road in Todd County shot this photo at 6:52 p.m. Friday. (Photo provided)
Electric utility crews continued work Saturday to restore power to thousands of customers across the city and county.
By Jennifer P. Brown
High winds late Friday, May 16, 2025, pulled this large tree from its roots on Dell Drive. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
District officials introduced Ken Carver, who will be the executive principal at Christian County High School, at a press conference Thursday, and they revealed a new Tiger mascot for the school.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Several high school girls wearing new Christian County High School Tiger mascot shirts joined a news conference with Superintendent Chris Bentzel (at the mic) Thursday, May 15, 2025, at the central office as officials revealed the branding for the school that will open in August 2026. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Tommy Wade, a Hopkinsville High School Hall of Fame athlete and retired collegiate basketball coach, funded the renovation in memory of his parents.
By Jennifer P. Brown
A crew for Conrad Floors, based in Smiths Grove, Kentucky, works on May 15, 2025, to install a new gym floor at the Boys and Girls Club of Hopkinsville-Christian County. The installation is part of a gym renovation honoring the parents of Hopkinsville native Tommy Wade. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Local officials will offer information about building and floodplain permits needed for repairing or rebuilding flood-damaged structures. 
By Jennifer P. Brown
man standing at flood edge
The summit is Thursday and Friday at the Pioneer Memorial Complex.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Pioneers Memorial Complex on North Drive. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
The first of three Tombstone Tuesday events, organized by the Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County, will be May 20.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Volunteers Matt Freeman (right) and Pyper West carry water and cleaning supplies Tuesday, May 30, 2023, across the Union Benevolent Society Cemetery. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
The blood drive in support of 23-year-old Chase Pemberton will be at First Christian Church in Hopkinsville.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Chase Pemberton, a Hopkinsville native who graduated from Western Kentucky University in May, is being treated for leukemia at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. (Family photo)
Knight said his proposed budget "prioritizes quality of life, public safety, economic development, city cleanliness and staff support."
By Jennifer P. Brown
Mayor James R. Knight Jr. gives his budget address on Friday, May 3, 2024, in Hopkinsville City Council Chambers. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
For the first time in the auction's 75 years as a education fundraiser, Rotarians raised more than $600,000.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Hopkinsville Rotarians Brett Pritchett (left) and Landan Stallons celebrate a big finish Saturday evening for the 75th Hopkinsville Rotary Auction. Landan chaired this year's auction, and Pritchett will chair next year. (Hopkinsville Rotary photo)
Last year Hopkinsville Rotarians raised more than $500,000 at the auction to fund college scholarship and other education programs.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Amy Rogers tracks bids during opening night Monday, April 17, 2023, for the 73rd Hopkinsville Rotary Auction at the Memorial Building. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
The protesters cited opposition to President Donald Trump's policies and their concerns about threats to Democracy.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Barb Edwards, of Clarksville, Tennessee, lifts her protest sign for a passing motorist Saturday, April 19, 2025, in downtown Hopkinsville. She joined a couple dozen people who rallied against policies of President Donald Trump. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)