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.

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)
Fifteen businesses and organizations received Compass Awards during an awards ceremony.
By Jennifer P. Brown
chamber of commerce building feature
Clayton Dixon, a middle school student who sells a line of meat dry rubs and sauces, is preparing for his first cooking competition.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Clayton Dixon at his booth featuring meat dry rubs and sauces on Saturday, April 12,2025, at the Garden and Outdoor Living Expo in Hopkinsvill. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Artist and downtown Hopkinsville merchant Julie-Anna Carlisle is The Chair Project organizer. The auction will be in her shop, Milkweed health & harmony emporium.
By Jennifer P. Brown
chair project feature
Hopkinsville's Showbox movie theater is among the businesses impacted by the storms. City crews will begin to collect debris that owners set at their curbs.
By Jennifer P. Brown
The parking lot and all five movie rooms inside The Showbox Dinner Theater and Cinemas flooded the weekend of April 5, 2025. It was one of an estimated 25 local businesses impacted by last week’s storms. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Local officials are asking residents to document and report damages because the information will be used to determine the level of disaster relief assistance.
By Jennifer P. Brown
road closed sign
For more than a century, Hopkinsville residents have spoken of the city's biggest floods in an attempt to understand how they compare in severity.
By Jennifer P. Brown
flooded little river
Downtown business owners were sand-bagginng entrances. Flooding could worsen with more rain, and at times severe thunderstorms, expected through the weekend.
By Jennifer P. Brown
man standing at flood edge