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 parade, set for Dec. 12, will remain stationary while spectators pass by in their vehicles.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Superintendent Chris Bentzel listed several reasons for the switch but discounted the possibility that schools being in session could be playing a part in the county’s rising coronavirus incidence rate.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The plant, in business since 1966, is currently 250,000 square feet. When the 30,000-square-foot expansion is completed, it will increase the plant’s employment to 205 workers.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Renikka Owen, who was serving as interim principal, was selected for the post.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Attorneys and their clients will still appear in the judge’s courtroom. They will see the judge on a video screen at the bench while he is in isolation at home.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Phase II of the greenway includes the 1,400-foot pedestrian bridge that spans Country Club Lane and LaFayette Road.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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In the year of the pandemic, every teacher and staff member deserved praise, a district spokesman said.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Most government offices, the U.S. Postal Service and many banks are closed for Veterans Day.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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A former county magistrate is challenging the longtime president to lead the local chapter.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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This marks the third time a positive case has forced all or part of the courthouse to close.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The 'Save Our Stage' concert on Nov. 21 will feature singer Casey James. Livestream tickets will be sold in addition to 200 tickets to see the show inside the Alhambra.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The marker will recognize Mary Edmunds Bronaugh, who was among Kentucky's earliest female lawyers when she passed the bar in 1915.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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