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 plan includes a pedestrian bridge over Eagle Way bypass and hinges on the federal grant covering 80% of the construction cost.
By Jennifer P. Brown
This alternate plan for the Phase III extension of the Hopkinsville Greenway shortens the path that would run alongside Eagle Way bypass and uses a pedestrian bridge to cross over the bypass. A city official said the map gives a general location for the bridge. Engineers would have to determine the best location. (City of Hopkinsville image)
The June calendar is packed with activities ranging from goat yoga to Hoppers' ballgames and a Beatles tribute concert.
By Jennifer P. Brown
A sunflower that sprouted from birdseed blooms in July 2023 in a Hopkinsville lawn. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
The tornado had maximum wind speeds of 115 mph. It began in Trigg County and traveled 19.1 miles.
By Jennifer P. Brown
A National Weather Service map shows the path of an EF-2 tornado on Sunday, May 26, 2024, that traveled from southeast of Cadiz in Trigg County to just northwest of Pembroke in Christian County.
Downed trees and broken utility poles were reported in several areas of the city and county.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Dave Herndon, assistant director of Hopkinsville Public Works, pulls trees limbs out of Remington Road following a severe storm Sunday morning. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Long before anyone else, Mac Arthur imagined what a revitalized Sixth Street could mean for downtown Hopkinsville.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The apology followed criticism of Keel for his treatment of Boggess during budget discussions earlier in the month.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Peg Hays, who chairs the Local Development Corp., gives a statement calling on Hopkinsville City Councilman  Steve Keel (far left) to apologize for his treatment of Downtown Renaissance Director Holly Boggess during budget discussions at a Committee of the Whole meeting on May 9. Seated beside Keel are council members Jason Bell (left) and Matthew Handy. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
For Hopkinsville City Council, there are seven contested Republican primary races and two Democratic primary races.
By Jennifer P. Brown
The polling center inside the Christian County Courthouse for the 2023 primary election. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Janey Moss is retiring but said she is open to meeting with potential new owners who are interested in the business.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Spring clothing and accessories displayed on May 15, 2024, at the 6th Street Boutique. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
League of Extraordinary Chiefs — students who participated in  a mentoring program led by Henderson Memorial Baptist Church, planned a tree planting and time capsule burial.
By Jennifer P. Brown
A crew working for Superlawn & Garden Center pulls a Ginkgo biloba tree on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, to the lawn of Indian Hills Elementary School. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Whitney had never heard of Hopkinsville's Breaking Bread Community Dinner Church until he happened to see a line of people waiting for a meal one afternoon at Aaron McNeil House.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Retired NBA player Chris Whitney huddles up with dinner church volunteers (from left) Abby Hess. Donna Williams, Crystal Carn, Paige Bates and Amy Montgomery on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Aaron McNeil House. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
The periodical cicadas of Brood XIX began emerging in Hopkinsville over the weekend.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The walking tour for adults will be May 25.
By Jennifer P. Brown
The Pennyroyal Area Museum, housed in Hopkinsville old post office building, is on East Ninth Street. (Photo by Jennifer P, Brown)