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.

Christian County, formed in 1797, was originally part of Logan County

When Kentucky was established in 1792, the commonwealth was divided into nine counties. Eight years later, there were 42 counties.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Health department reports a 6th death related to COVID-19

The deceased was a 65-year-old Black man. A health department spokeswoman said his case was not related to any community clusters or facilities.

By Jennifer P. Brown

COVID-19 testing canceled today because of inclement weather

The Christian County Health Department announced early Thursday that the site would be closed.

By Jennifer P. Brown

League of Women Voters plan voter registration event Saturday at DeBow Recreational Complex

Those planning to register with the league's assistance should have their Social Security number.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Christian County’s positivity rate continues to climb

Christian County Health Department Spokeswoman Amanda Sweeney stressed in a news release Tuesday that a negative test does not end the quarantine period for individuals who've been exposed to someone with COVID-19.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Imagination Library has new coordinator as program begins 8th year in Christian County

The Imagination Library provides free, age-appropriate books each month to children from birth to kindergarten. Locally, approximately 3,400 children are enrolled.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Christian County Health Department reports 80-year-old man is fifth to die from coronavirus complications

Nine new cases of COVID-19 reported Friday, pushing county's total to 471.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Hopkinsville’s First Street was previously named Last Street

Many of Hopkinsville's downtown street names were changed following a vote of the city council around 1886.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Christian County’s coronavirus total increases to 462 with 51 new cases so far this week

Nearly one-fourth of the county's 176 active cases are in the youngest category for people from birth to age 21.

By Jennifer P. Brown

CSX rail work will temporarily close 3 downtown streets

East Ninth Street will be closed at the rail crossing between Whistle Stop Donuts and the old depot Monday and Tuesday.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Christian County’s coronavirus total at 447 with 16 new cases confirmed

As of Wednesday there were 163 active cases, the Christian County Health Department reported.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Hopkinsville City Council might not have 8 votes needed to override mayor’s veto of nonpartisan election ordinance

Lynch said the veto is something that “should never be done loosely,” but he cited overwhelming reaction in the community to changing the city’s system of elections — especially during the coronavirus pandemic.

By Jennifer P. Brown