Jennifer P. Brown

Jennifer P. Brown is co-founder, publisher and editor of Hoptown Chronicle. You can reach her at editor@hoptownchronicle.org. She spent 30 years as a reporter and editor at the Kentucky New Era. She is a co-chair of the national advisory board to the Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues, governing board president for the Kentucky Historical Society, and co-founder of the Kentucky Open Government Coalition.

Shaw produces and anchors the nightly news program “Kentucky Edition” and leads KET’s reporting on the General Assembly and coverage of elections and state policy issues.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Renee Shaw
The main auction is nightly at the Memorial Building downtown.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Russell Hayes pushes a ladder up to a wall Monday, April 22, 2024, as he finished adding Hopkinsville Rotary Auction signs to walls inside the Memorial Building. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
In his hometown, George L. Atkins Jr. had a nuanced story — including a push for the first woman on Hopkinsville City Council to fighting an avian threat to the region's health and economy.
By Jennifer P. Brown
George L. Atkins memorial
Voter registration can be completed online or in person at the Christian County Clerk's Office.
By Jennifer P. Brown
christian county clerks office building
Atkins was appointed mayor in 1972 and won election as state auditor in 1975.
By Jennifer P. Brown
george atkins
The undisclosed complaints brought five city officials, including Mayor James R. Knight Jr., to the meeting with personal attorneys on hand to represent them.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Susan Fernandez, who chairs the Hopkinsville Board of Ethics, is flanked by City Clerk Brittany Byrum and ethics board attorney Michael Cotthoff during a board meeting Wednesday at the Hopkinsville Municipal Center. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Compared to 2017, it was a laid-back affair in Hopkinsville. Many who gathered at the visitor center reminisced about the last eclipse, when more than 100,000 tourists poured into the community.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Amy Rogers, executive director of the Hopkinsville-Christian County Convention & Visitors Bureau, views the eclipse Monday from the front lawn of the visitor center. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Hopkinsville will experience a 98% partial eclipse Monday, and viewing events are planned at Visit Hopkinsville and Casey Jones Distillery.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Pastor C.E. Timberlake Way replaces Quarry Street alongside First Street Missionary Baptist Church.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Dave Herndon, assistant director of Hopkinsville Public Works, pulls down a sign cover that the wind loosened on Wednesday, April 4, 2024, during a renaming ceremony.  (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
The forums for contested primary candidates will be April 4, 8 and 11 at the Hopkinsville Municipal Center.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Hopkinsville City Council Chambers. (Photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Woman's college career shines in a narrative exploring the game and life.
By Jennifer P. Brown
basketball
The Trigg County native previously served as office and business manager for the Hopkinsville-Christian County Convention & Visitors Bureau
By Jennifer P. Brown
Visit-Hopkinsville-visitors-center
Shaw produces and anchors the nightly news program “Kentucky Edition” and leads KET’s reporting on the General Assembly and coverage of elections and state policy issues.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Renee Shaw
The main auction is nightly at the Memorial Building downtown.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Russell Hayes pushes a ladder up to a wall Monday, April 22, 2024, as he finished adding Hopkinsville Rotary Auction signs to walls inside the Memorial Building. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
In his hometown, George L. Atkins Jr. had a nuanced story — including a push for the first woman on Hopkinsville City Council to fighting an avian threat to the region's health and economy.
By Jennifer P. Brown
George L. Atkins memorial
Voter registration can be completed online or in person at the Christian County Clerk's Office.
By Jennifer P. Brown
christian county clerks office building
Atkins was appointed mayor in 1972 and won election as state auditor in 1975.
By Jennifer P. Brown
george atkins
The undisclosed complaints brought five city officials, including Mayor James R. Knight Jr., to the meeting with personal attorneys on hand to represent them.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Susan Fernandez, who chairs the Hopkinsville Board of Ethics, is flanked by City Clerk Brittany Byrum and ethics board attorney Michael Cotthoff during a board meeting Wednesday at the Hopkinsville Municipal Center. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Compared to 2017, it was a laid-back affair in Hopkinsville. Many who gathered at the visitor center reminisced about the last eclipse, when more than 100,000 tourists poured into the community.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Amy Rogers, executive director of the Hopkinsville-Christian County Convention & Visitors Bureau, views the eclipse Monday from the front lawn of the visitor center. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Hopkinsville will experience a 98% partial eclipse Monday, and viewing events are planned at Visit Hopkinsville and Casey Jones Distillery.
By Jennifer P. Brown
IMG_3514
Pastor C.E. Timberlake Way replaces Quarry Street alongside First Street Missionary Baptist Church.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Dave Herndon, assistant director of Hopkinsville Public Works, pulls down a sign cover that the wind loosened on Wednesday, April 4, 2024, during a renaming ceremony.  (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
The forums for contested primary candidates will be April 4, 8 and 11 at the Hopkinsville Municipal Center.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Hopkinsville City Council Chambers. (Photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Woman's college career shines in a narrative exploring the game and life.
By Jennifer P. Brown
basketball
The Trigg County native previously served as office and business manager for the Hopkinsville-Christian County Convention & Visitors Bureau
By Jennifer P. Brown
Visit-Hopkinsville-visitors-center