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’s coronavirus total continues a steady increase

In the week between May 31 and June 6, the number of Christian County’s COVID-19 cases increased by 23.

By Jennifer P. Brown

County health director urges coronavirus protections at public demonstrations; 19 new cases confirmed in past week

The majority of people who tested positive for COVID-19 in the past week had recently participated in a gathering or had been in a congregate setting, said County Health Director Kayla Bebout.

By Jennifer P. Brown

J.C. Penney, in business since the 1930s in Hopkinsville, will close local store

The retail chain was in business downtown for approximately 40 years before moving to the Pennyrile Mall in the early 1970s. It was the last original tenant of the mall, which is now called Bradford Square, still operating prior to the coronavirus outbreak.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Christian County’s coronavirus cases increase by 4

As of Thursday, there were 24 active cases and 108 recovered, the health department reported

By Jennifer P. Brown

Music icon Little Richard played for Black clubs in Hopkinsville during the 1950s

As part of the Chitlin' Circuit, Hopkinsville was host to Little Richard, Ray Charles, Ike and Tina Turner and many other famous Black musicians from the 1930s through the '60s.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Health department reports 5 newly confirmed coronavirus cases

As of Wednesday, the county's case total was 131 with 25 active cases, the health department reported.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Griffin’s Studio owner will close Sixth Street storefront this summer

Griffin Moore said she will shift her focus to pop-up art events, art-to-go packages and commissioned work. She said the decision was already in the works before the coronavirus outbreak.

By Jennifer P. Brown

City council pushes nonpartisan election vote to next meeting

If the council adopts the ordinance, the city's mayoral and council elections would be nonpartisan beginning with the 2022 election.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Hopkinsville Parks and Recreation begins reopening facilities

Most of the city’s parks and recreational facilities had been closed since March 15.

By Jennifer P. Brown

State announces reopening plans for resort parks, campgrounds; Barkley will accept overnight guests starting June 8

Dining rooms will serve carry-out meals only, and swimming pools and beaches will remain closed.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Christian County’s virus count increases to 125 with 6 new cases

Kentucky had 131 new cases Sunday and 214 on Monday. Eight deaths were reported.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Hopkinsville rally speaker: ‘It could happen to me. It could happen to you’

Protestors gather at Christian County Justice Center to rally against police brutality and call on local residents to get involved to address racism.

By Jennifer P. Brown