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 effort came together after Heather Dawson asked Jennie Stuart's CEO, Eric Lee, what she and others could do to help.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Gracious Me! owner Sherry Calhoun made the announcement in a Facebook post for her store.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The deadline is extended to July 15.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The woman had direct contact with a 24-year-old local man who is presumed to have COVID-19.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The new policies are needed to accommodate social distancing.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The closures will be in effect until at least April 13.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The auction raises money for college scholarships.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The order does not apply to grocery and drug stores.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The case is classified as presumptive positive because the test results came from a private company and must be verified by the state.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The governor asked churches across the state to simultaneously ring their bells. This is the first Sunday churches are not able to have in-person worship because of the coronavirus.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Residents are still allowed to pick up carry-out meals from restaurants.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Lee Ann Naghtin stressed that the closure is temporary.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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