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 governor said he may have to order large bars and restaurants to close.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The likelihood of a disruption in business has spurred some creative approaches from local shop owners, including art-to-go packages and special accommodations for coffee service.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Gov. Andy Beshear asked Kentucky churches to not meet this weekend out of concerns over the coronavirus, but most congregations in Hopkinsville will have their regular services.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Also, in response to the coronavirus outbreak, all public events on the HCC campus are canceled.
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A state website also provides daily updates on the number of people in Kentucky being treated for COVID-19.
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The son of a local surgeon, he graduated from Hopkinsville High School in 1935. Working in New York after World War II, he became friends with Grace Kelly.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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University Heights Academy announced it will close for a week, beginning Monday.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Damaging winds are possible, and a few significant tornadoes cannot be ruled out, according to the National Weather Service.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Vendors who were signed up for the festival will receive a fund, organizers said.
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Travel concerns related to the coronavirus caused the postponement.
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So far, the coronavirus has been confirmed in eight people in Kentucky. State officials are trying to stop the spread of the virus.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The offices are in a portion of the courthouse annex building that had been vacant for several years.
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