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 coronavirus pandemic is increasing the need for meals while also disrupting the support needed to keep them going.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Donna Williams (right) led a devotional at the dinner church in early February, before the coronavirus outbreak. Now the weekly program provides to-go meals every Thursday at the Aaron McNeil House. (Photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Christian County has 21 active cases of confirmed COVID-19. There have been no deaths locally from the coronavirus.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The plant has a fragrance similar to spearmint. In certain quanities, the plant's extract is toxic.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Student can apply by visiting the college's website.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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One of the cases is reportedly a patient at Western State Hospital in Hopkinsville.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Census officials say the online questionnaire takes about 10 minutes to complete.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Supply chain disruptions have hit industrial jobs, and state-ordered closures and restrictions are affecting retail, restaurant and service work.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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A new lab under contract to process COVID-19 tests for Jennie Stuart Medical Center and its Express Lab is providing results within 72 hours.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The earliest possible date the library could reopen is May 4.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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There were 42 newly identified COVID-19 cases and two deaths from the disease.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Social distancing pushed the party to a virtual status, and the internet gathering went on for nearly six hours.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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