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 new resources are designed to help Kentuckians determine when they are eligible for the vaccine and where they can get it.
By Jennifer P. Brown
coronavirus vaccine
The restaurant has been on the boulevard since the late 1960s and was originally downtown on Seventh Street.
By Jennifer P. Brown
horseshoe restaurant
Under the Kentucky Open Meetings Law, agency retreats are open to the public.
By Jennifer P. Brown
pennyrile-forest-lodge
Rudd has helped organize dozens of programs in her career, including the Christmas parade, the old Little River Days, Pennyrile Senior Games and summer camps for children.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Mayor Wendell Lynch presents Pam Rudd with a key to the city in honor of her 50 years of employee. (Photo provided)
The sportsplex has been closed since Nov. 9, when city officials suspended most indoor recreation activities.
By Jennifer P. Brown
sportsplex exterior
Many senior citizens take advantage of the service, but it's open to anyone regardless of age.
By Jennifer P. Brown
tax return form
The library will reopen Feb. 1, according to a Facebook announcement.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library
Tara Felice Mahone, a court designated worker in Christian County, was the youngest child of City Councilwoman Patricia Waddell-Bell.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Tara-Mahone-feature
Testing, by appointment, is available at the health department.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Covid-19 test_featured
Hopkinsville City Council tentatively agreed to pay for an interior renovation of the bank building. In another matter, they delayed hearing a report on finances of the James E. Bruce Convention Center.
By Jennifer P. Brown
first city bank
Council members Terry Parker, Travis Martin and Phillip Brooks were selected at a Committee of the Whole meeting Thursday.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Hopkinsville city seal
In Hopkinsville and across the country, Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority sisters celebrated Kamala Harris’ inauguration as vice president on Jan. 20, 2021.
By Jennifer P. Brown
kamala harris tribute