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.

Because of hazardous driving conditions, the Christian County Health Department and the vaccine clinic were closed Tuesday.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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There was enough accumulation to create hazardous driving conditions that will still affect Hopkinsville on Tuesday.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Officials warned residents they shouldn't try to travel, and the Salvation Army prepared to offer shelter to people needing a warm place during the storm.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The lead-up to a winter weather event, which can force people to adjust to obstacles and lend a hand to strangers, can be awe-inspiring.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The National Weather Service at Paducah said the region will see 6 to 12 inches of snow, and conditions could cause drifting.
By Jennifer P. Brown
A state truck plows snow on Fort Campbell Boulevard near Skyline Drive. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Western Kentucky could see 5 to 9 inches of snow accumulation starting Sunday, the National Weather Service reported. A second storm could produce more accumulation mid-week.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The federal program is aimed at serving vulnerable Kentuckians.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Thursday's forecast included an 80% chance of sleet, rain and freezing rain, but the National Weather Service said little or no additional ice accumulation was expected.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The National Weather Service warned travel will likely be treacherous.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The Christian County Health Department is offering two other days to get the vaccine.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The new format opens up the possibility for more contestants, including people who previously helped run the Black History Month Trivia Bowl at the community college.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The district announced a shift to NTI and the cancellation of extracurricular activities after the National Weather Service issued an ice storm warning.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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