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.

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.
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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.
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Local officials also urged residents to complete their 2020 Census form.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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During city council's Tuesday meeting, officials discussed how the coronavirus pandemic could affect revenue in the 2020-21 budget.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The public may view the meeting through a livestream on the city's website or on the city's Facebook page.
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The lodge has 135 rooms. It will be available for COVID-19 patients who are able to care for themselves.
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Alltech, the Kentucky agricultural company, has produced a video series about how coronavirus could affect food production and distribution.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Statewide, 206 newly confirmed cases of the respiratory disease were reported Saturday.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Tests through the health department will be administered weekdays at Tie Breaker Park. Jennie Stuart is also testing at its Express Lab.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Slightly more than half of Christian County's confirmed cases are from Western State Hospital.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The scholarship deadline, extended because of the coronavirus, is May 1.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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