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.

Paula Gieseke, an art teacher at Christian County High School, painted two large pieces on a downtown building that was originally part of the Ellis Ice and Coal Co. plant.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Paula Gieseke worked from a lift to recreate the old Ellis Ice and Coal Co. sign and also to paint a new mural of the American flag in July 2024 on another section of the HWEA building on 11th and Clay streets. (Hoptown Chronicle photos by Jennifer P. Brown)
Relatives traveled here for the interment of a grandson's ashes at Cave Springs Cemetery and learned more about Coach Falls' legacy as the Attucks basketball coach.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The Saturday workshops are planned in August and September.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Lafayette painting building
The BIG BEE Spelling Bee will be on Aug. 1 at Hopkinsville Brewing Co.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Self, a retired social worker and longtime civic leader in Hopkinsville, has been a member of the local league for 55 years.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Carolyn Self, a member of the Hopkinsville League of Women Voters for 55 years, received an award in recognition of her dedicated service, during a league meeting Monday, July 8, 2024, at The Corner Coffeehouse. League president Nikki Chambers posed with Self for a photo after the meeting. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Hopkinsville luminaries, from musicians and writers to civil rights leaders and sports figures, were highlighted in a West Kentucky leadership program.
By Jennifer P. Brown
A photo of the late Louis P. McHenry is projected Saturday, July 15, at the front of The Silo Event Center for the 60th anniversary celebration of Hopkinsville's Human Rights Commission. McHenry was a key advocate for establishing HRC. (Hoptown Chronicle photo  by Jennifer P. Brown)
Volunteers with the Durrett Avenue Neighborhood Association provided the labor to mow lawns, collect trash and plant flowers and tomato plants.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Durrett Avenue Neighborhood Association president Ardell Owens carries frames for small plant beds on Saturday, June 22, 2024, as he walks up Bryan Street. City Councilwoman Jamie Lienberger follows Owens with plants. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Anne Lawson Noel will share the story of her grandmother, a woman who was ahead of time in Hopkinsville. The program is Thursday at Hopkinsville Brewing Company.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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It takes intention and an early awareness of how quickly time is passing to gather family stories while we can, writes Hoptown Chronicle editor Jennifer P. Brown.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Highlights of the fair include the carnival rides and games, tractor pulls, beauty pageants, the demolition derby, and 4-H and FFA livestock contests.
By Jennifer P. Brown
A carnival ride on the midway at the 2022 Western Kentucky State Fair. (Photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
The 2024-25 Live series featuring six musical shows begins in September with an Eagles tribute band.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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A $5,000 allocation from Mayor James R. Knight Jr.'s discretionary fund will cover the free admission and special programming for students.
By Jennifer P. Brown
The exhibit auditorium at the Pennyroyal Area Museum. (Photo by Jennifer P. Brown)