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.

3 council members tapped for leadership roles

Council members Terry Parker, Travis Martin and Phillip Brooks were selected at a Committee of the Whole meeting Thursday.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Hopkinsville AKA sisters celebrate Kamala Harris inauguration

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

7 receive appointments to Hopkinsville boards, commissions

Mayor Wendell Lynch presented the appointments in executive orders.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Mayor weighing when to bring council back for in-person meetings

Council member Alethea West asked if the city could develop a way to bring members of the public into video segments for comments during virtual meetings.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Local minister to speak Thursday for HCC program on MLK

The Rev. Aaron Pettus, an employee of the college, will give a talk titled "Let There Be Peace on Earth."

By Jennifer P. Brown

King’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech remains one of America’s most iconic messages

King, who is remembered today on the national holiday honoring him, gave the speech from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to more than 200,000 civil rights demonstrators.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Kentucky Capitol security measures increasing; grounds will be closed Sunday

Gov. Andy Beshear authorized the Kentucky National Guard to join state police is protecting the Capitol grounds and nearby neighborhoods.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Kentucky historian set for next History on Tap

Stuart Sanders will present on his book, "Murder on the Ohio Belle," for the Jan. 28 virtual program.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Friends of Library seeking members to support local efforts

In 2020, Friends membership dues and donations paid for new equipment and patron services at the public library.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Bruce Center slated for regional COVID-19 vaccination clinic

The Hopkinsville clinic is one of 33 regional sites in Kentucky. It will administer the Moderna vaccine.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Ted Poston’s ‘Dark Side’ stories will launch the first meeting of Museum Book Club

Ted Poston wrote the fictionalized accounts of his childhood growing up in segregated Hopkinsville as a personal project during his newspaper career. They were first published as a collection a decade after his death.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Local sales expert launches podcast for small business owners

Nigel Green, entrepreneur in residence for the Christian County Chamber of Commerce, created the podcast.

By Jennifer P. Brown