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.

Pembroke man, who spent 7 days on a ventilator at Jennie Stuart, warns others to take COVID-19 seriously

Robert Celing was hospitalized for 12 days after becoming ill from a coronavirus infection. He received a plasma transfusion that a Jennie Stuart Medical Center doctor said probably saved his life.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Christian County has 97 active cases of COVID-19, health department reports

The health department's report also includes 165 people who were confirmed to have the coronavirus and then recovered.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Ready to cool down? Mobile spray parks with HFD pumper truck might be the answer

Park employees will facilitate the mobile spray parks and will ensure social distancing for health and safety.

By Jennifer P. Brown

County’s coronavirus total at 265 with 3 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19

Among the county's 96 active cases, 19 were in the youth category of birth to 21 years of age, while 70 were in the age range of 22 to 59.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Christian County’s coronavirus case total at 262 with 93 active cases

The county has recorded 25 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 since Monday.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Christian County’s coronavirus total increases to 257 with 8 new cases confirmed Thursday

According to the health department's daily update, there were 88 active cases and 165 people who had recovered from the virus.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Joe Dorris manhole cover pays tribute to ‘privy editor’

The manhole cover, which features images of Dorris and two sanitation workers from the early 1900s, can be found at the center of Ninth and Main streets.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Hopkinsville Municipal Center set to reopen; safety guidelines announced for in-person council meetings

Everyone entering city hall will be required to wear a face mask and to have a temperature check.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Christian County’s coronavirus case total reaches 249

One new case was reported Wednesday, with 84 active cases and 161 people previously diagnosed with COVID-19 who have recovered.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Incumbents Darvin Adams and Patricia Bell advance in contested city council primaries

In November, eight of the 12 city council wards will have a contested race in addition to the mayor's contest in which Republican James R. Knight Jr. and Independent Walter Shamble will challenge Interim Mayor Wendell Lynch, a Democrat.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Christian County’s coronavirus case total continues to climb; 11 newly confirmed cases Tuesday

The health department is asking local residents to pay attention to their surroundings, especially in settings with several people, in the event they need to later help identify people with whom they had contact.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Western Kentucky State Fair canceled

Organizers had considered delaying the week-long fair until later in the year but ultimately decided to cancel it.

By Jennifer P. Brown