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.

County infections at 89; recovered cases are more than double the number still ill

A staff member at Outwood, the group home in norther Christian County, has tested positive.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Here’s how to make a face covering at home with material you already have

Two types of coverings can be made without a sewing machine, using materials most people already have at home.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Hope for Hoptown seeks artistic works in historic time of pandemic

Works are sought in three areas: written word, visual art and original music. The deadline to enter is May 31.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Nine patients in COVID-19 treatment at Jennie Stuart; health department and state preparing public for phases set to reopen health care and businesses

The governor announced 10 rules businesses must follow under the state's Healthy at Work plan.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Mayor to propose $38.56 million budget, up about $1 million from this year; plan takes $677,000 from reserves to balance spending

City officials expect payroll tax revenue to drop 7%, with unemployment caused by the coronavirus being a major factor.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Elizabeth Spencer, educator, human rights advocate and League of Women Voters officer for Hopkinsville and state chapters, has died

Spencer was co-president of the state league from 1991-93.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Christian County has 10th highest number of COVID-19 cases in Kentucky; local numbers unchanged over the weekend

Locally, people who have recovered from the disease outnumber active confirmed cases.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Kroger joins Walmart in requiring employees to wear facial covering at work

Face masks have been recommended by the CDC but no grocery stores in the Hopkinsville area have required customers to wear them yet.

By Jennifer P. Brown

High schools planning graduations that maintain social distancing and the ban on gatherings

Students have been out of school since March 16. They learned Monday they aren't returning to the classroom this academic year.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Number of confirmed COVID-19 cases at 86 in Christian County; 14 with coronavirus symptoms at Jennie Stuart

Among the county's confirmed cases, 47 people have recovered from COVID-19.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Lab employees in Hopkinsville are ‘frontline of the frontline’ in community’s response to coronavirus pandemic

The city has two drive-thru test sites. One is at Express Lab on Eagle Way bypass. The other, run by the health department, is at Tie Breaker Park.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Christian County’s number of coronavirus cases at 85; no infections reported in local nursing facilities

Residents and employees of 53 Kentucky nursing homes have tested positive for COVID-19. Hopkins is the only county adjoining Christian County that has reported cases.

By Jennifer P. Brown