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.

More than 10,000 Christian County voters have already cast ballots heading into final week of early voting

Three local voters who cast absentee ballots explain why they want early voting options to continue in future elections.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Beards, even with mask lines, were winners at Hoptoberfest

Twelve contestants came out for the beards contest. The audience also participated in a Hopkinsville trivia contest.

By Jennifer P. Brown

A look at how local absentee ballots are counted

In this general election, 5,140 Christian County voters requested an absentee ballot. As of Wednesday, more than 3,000 had been returned to the county clerk's office.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Planters Bank holiday promotion begins with $60,000 in gifts to not-for-profit groups

Three Hopkinsville organizations — the Hopkinsville Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County and the Pennyroyal Arts Council — are among those selected.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Reverse Christmas Parade aims to protect audience from COVID

Rather than having several thousand people crowded on downtown sidewalks, the audience will drive by the parked parade.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Arts council slates 3 workshops in lead-up to releasing cookbook

The workshops, focused on home entertaining and led by local experts, will be in The Hall at the Alhambra Theatre downtown.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Hoptoberfest is Friday and Saturday downtown

A Hopkinsville trivia contest, sponsored by Hoptown Chronicle, will occur during breaks in the Beards of the Brewery competition. Several prizes donated by local businesses and organizations will be awarded. The trivia questions are about local history and downtown.

By Jennifer P. Brown

First week of early voting points to large turnout for general election

If the trend continues, Christian County appears to be on track to set new, high marks for voter turnout in recent history.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Senior center on West Seventh Street will open for early voting next week

Early, in-person voting continues this week at the sheriff's department. Beginning next week, voters can go to the sheriff's department or the senior center.

By Jennifer P. Brown

To help voters keep all the city races and candidates straight, Hoptown Chronicle has compiled a list with basic biographical information about each one running for office.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Early voting begins with brisk turnout at Christian County Sheriff’s Department

Christian County Clerk Mike Kem said things were running smoothly at the polling place on the first day.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Watch: McConnell, McGrath face off in debate

It was likely their only appearance together before the Nov. 3 general election.

By Jennifer P. Brown