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 total includes 181 active cases and 371 people who were classified as having recovered from the coronavirus, in addition to six deaths.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The Disney movie "Aladdin" is rescheduled for Friday, Aug. 7, at Tie Breaker Park.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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When Kentucky was established in 1792, the commonwealth was divided into nine counties. Eight years later, there were 42 counties.
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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
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The Christian County Health Department announced early Thursday that the site would be closed.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Those planning to register with the league's assistance should have their Social Security number.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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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
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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
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Nine new cases of COVID-19 reported Friday, pushing county's total to 471.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Many of Hopkinsville's downtown street names were changed following a vote of the city council around 1886.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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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
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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
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