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 governor and his family were exposed to a state trooper who tested positive for COVID-19.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Area residents contributed more than 600 recipes for the project.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Walking is a way of getting the mind moving and gaining some control during a time when many people have lost control in different parts of life as a result of the coronavirus.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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A cleaning crew will go into the courthouse early Tuesday to sanitize the interior.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Anyone who goes for a flu shot on Oct. 14 will also have the option of being tested for COVID-19.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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This year marks the passing of an era. There's more convenience for voters, but we're also giving up tradition that was deeply rooted in community.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Residents are still urged to follow other guidelines, including the state mask mandate, and to not break quarantine orders.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Other events include a spooky stroll through a local cemetery and movie night at the museum.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Voters have until Oct. 9 to request a mail-in ballot, which they can return by mail or hand-deliver to the courthouse or sheriff's office. Voters also have the ability to check online for the status of their ballot, including whether it has been received at the clerk’s office.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The winner in the November general election will serve the two years remaining on the former mayor's unexpired term.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Livestream videos of the debates will be available on the city of Hopkinsville and local league Facebook pages.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Oct. 5 is the deadline to register as a voter and be eligible to cast a ballot in the general election.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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