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.

Jennie Stuart lays off 248 employees in response to financial impact of coronavirus

In another development, Quorum Health Corp., which owns a subsidiary that provides management services at Jennie Stuart, announced Tuesday it is filing for bankruptcy to reorganize its debt.

By Jennifer P. Brown

City council moves quickly through its first videoconference meeting

Mayor Wendell Lynch said a budget is being prepared for the council's consideration. A significant loss of revenue is expected because of the coronavirus' impact on employment.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Jennie Stuart treating 16 patients with COVID-19 symptoms; local officials won’t disclose details of WSH plan to address outbreak

The county health director said she believes Christian County's peak for the disease is a month away.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Hopkinsville City Council slates its first videoconference meeting; here’s how you can view the April 7 session live

The purpose of the remote meeting is to prevent spreading COVID-19 among council members, city officials and members of public who would attend the meeting.

By Jennifer P. Brown

City’s old clock tower heralds a hopeful message in our modern crisis

Gov. Andy Beshear has asked Kentuckians to display green lights as a symbol of compassion and renewal.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Nine patients at Western State Hospital, and at least two employees, have COVID-19

Three of the Western State patients are being treated at Jennie Stuart Medical Center.

By Jennifer P. Brown

County health order: Only one member of a family per visit to businesses that remain open

The purpose of the order is to decrease the spread of the novel coronavirus.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Churches meet in unconventional ways to maintain social distancing and protect health of members

After offering virtual worship for a month, many churches are looking for other ways to connect with members while observing the state ban on gatherings.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Transportation employee is second in Christian County Public Schools with confirmed coronavirus

The district announced it is closing the Transportation and Maintenance departments "out of an abundance of caution."

By Jennifer P. Brown

A green glow for compassion and empathy in Hopkinsville

Gov. Andy Beshear is asking Kentuckians to use green lights at their homes, businesses and public buildings to honor people who have died from the coronavirus.

By Jennifer P. Brown

During coronavirus closure, public library still offering free garden seed packets

The library hopes some of the gardeners will save seeds from their plants at the end of the season and return them to be shared next year.

By Jennifer P. Brown

12 patients at Jennie Stuart being treated for COVID-19 symptoms; 4 of them are on ventilators

Countywide there are 25 confirmed, active cases of the novel coronavirus.

By Jennifer P. Brown