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 rapid test is recommended for people who have symptoms of a coronavirus infection.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Many businesses are counting on Christmas sales to offset some of their losses from the coronavirus pandemic.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The classics include Charlie Brown, Rudolph, the Grinch and one Grandma struck by a reindeer.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Donna Williams, a minister who started a weekly dinner church last year, has an ambitious plan to feed nearly three times the number her group usually serves every Thursday at the Aaron McNeil House.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Donna Williams and a group of helpers worked in the Saint John United Methodist Church kitchen the day before Thanksgiving to roast 20 turkeys and prepare side dishes for people who come to the weekly Dinner Church at Aaron McNeil House. (Photo provided)
On most days, the public’s knowledge of COVID-19 patients in the Hopkinsville hospital is limited to the number who are being treated, but Wallace's son wanted to share more so his story might help people understand how dangerous the virus can be.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The opening comes just in time for the virtual Turkey Trot. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, it will be run, or walked, independently rather than as a large group event on Thanksgiving morning.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Testing will resume the Monday after Thanksgiving.
By Jennifer P. Brown
A history professor for MIT will help lead the presentation, along with HCC Assistant Professor John Davis.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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While events are on hold for at least a few weeks, both of the downtown institutions will keep their gift shops open.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Firefighters are asking local businesses and residents to adopt families by claiming a spot on the Christmas for Kids virtual angel tree.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Awards will be given for the best decorated business and for one home in each of the city's 12 wards.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The governor also announced a $40 million assistance package for independently owned food and beverage businesses.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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