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.

Local health officials: As COVID-19 case numbers increase, practice social distancing, wash hands, wear a mask and get tested

At least 4,103 COVID-19 tests have been conducted in the county. That includes 2,284 by the health department and 1,819 by Jennie Stuart. Additional testing has been done through local physicians’ offices and medical clinics, but those numbers are not being reported.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Christian County’s coronavirus total increases to 147 with 33 active cases and 111 people who have recovered from the virus

In the first eight days of June, the county recorded 22 new cases. That is approximately 15% of the total number of cases since the start of the coronavirus outbreak in mid-March. The only other period with more cases locally was April 1-8, when 33 cases were reported.

By Jennifer P. Brown

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