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.

Christian County Art Loop connects artists across generations

At the Christian County Art Loop, 18-year-old watercolorist Cheyenne Peterson shared her techniques with a recently retired artist — the kind of connection organizers hoped the event would inspire.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Gaither Gala seeks silent auction works from local artists

One of the highlights of the gala will be a “Create from the Collection” silent auction featuring pieces from local artists who find inspiration in Gaither’s Zoophisticates creations.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Number of confirmed measles cases in Christian County increases to 10

Local and state health officials said immunizations are needed to protect community.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Vacant lot on Sixth Street sold to adjacent property owners

The buyers say they plan to spruce up the grassy lot, which has been vacant since a pawn shop building there was demolished seven years ago.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Herb Hays Furniture and Mattress is closing

Owner Lee Ann Naghtin, whose parents Herb and Marilyn Hays established the store in 1961, announced plans to retire and close the business.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Rounding out the story of Hotel Latham

During a recent program at The Crusty Pig restaurant, which stands today where Hotel Latham did a century ago, Alissa Keller filled in many details about the life of this grand Hopkinsville landmark.

By Jennifer P. Brown

New Christian County High School opens doors to community

Students will follow on Aug. 19, launching a consolidated high school where administrators pledge to prepare them for work and careers.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Eighth of August events planned Friday and Saturday in downtown Hopkinsville

The Taste of the Town, featuring food trucks, music and dancing, is planned at Founders Square, and special programming will happen at the Pennyroyal Area Museum.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Hopkinsville weighs limits on data centers as crypto mine proposes expansion

The crypto mine inside an HES substation came to light during a Community and Development Services public hearing, where residents and utility representatives weighed in about proposed data center zoning regulations.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Return to Gander: A story for the stage

Plans for Campanile's next musical, "Come From Away," stir memories of Gander, Newfoundland.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Hopkinsville is under a heat advisory through Tuesday evening

The heat index Monday will be as high as 112 degrees, according to the National Weather Service advisory.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Mayor Knight secures plan to shift most CDS programs into city government

The shift comes after Hopkinsville City Council approved budget transfers during a special meeting called on short notice, which did not allow for public comment on the plan.

By Jennifer P. Brown