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.

Lake Barkley State Resort Park will remain closed as it provides housing for first-responders during the coronavirus outbreak.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The state had 252 new cases, bringing the total to 7,444 since the start of the outbreak.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Lynch, on behalf of the city, offered praise for Bryan's work in local government and civic efforts.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The state reported 199 new cases of the respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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A gift from Latham to the city upon his death in 1909 also resulted in the creation of Peace Park at the opposite downtown corner from Virginia Park.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Bryan began work on the Challenge House concept to help the inner-city when he moved into a Durrett Avenue neighborhood apartment in 2004.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Number of recovered cases climbs to 80, with 14 cases still active.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Two test days are slated in Oak Grove. There is no charge to be tested, and any Kentucky resident may be tested.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The 60-year-old fire station's roof had been leaking for several years.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Many city employees will continue to work from home to ensure space for social distancing in offices. Those working in offices will be restricted from sharing meals and congregating in common areas.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The competition has three categories: written word, visual art and original music. It's open to anyone 18 or older living in the greater Hopkinsville-Christian County area.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Statewide, 191 new cases were confirmed and 10 Kentuckians died from the novel coronavirus.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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