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.

Supper Club to highlight iconic Kentucky dishes

Retired chef and Wandering Kentucky founder Matthew Brown will lead the Supper Club on April 10 at the Pennyroyal Area Museum.

By Jennifer P. Brown

This Hopkinsville park needs more purpose

Several hundred people attended the Hello Spring Festival that Desaepa and Zirconia Vansauwa organized at Virginia Park, demonstrating the park's potential, writes Hoptown Chronicle editor Jennifer P. Brown.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Constance Alexander to lead virtual poetry writing workshop on April 1

The workshop kicks off the WKMS observance of National Poetry Month and comes with an invitation to also read an original poem on the station.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Hopkinsville to seek open-carry alcohol license for downtown district

Bars and restaurants will be able to sell drinks that customers can take outside and into other establishments that are also licensed through the Downtown Entertainment District.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Fannie Louise Maddux chosen Woman of the Year

Maddux, a Christian County native, was the first woman to serve on Hopkinsville City Council and later became the first woman to chair the Christian County Board of Education.

By Jennifer P. Brown

The importance of showing up for your community.

Imelda Gorman, who died on Saturday, March 15, left us all with an important lesson, writes Hoptown Chronicle editor Jennifer P. Brown.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Locals perform short play about Hopkinsville clairvoyant Edgar Cayce

Andrew Troche played Cayce in “To Sleep Per Chance” and Grace Abernethy had two roles — as Cayce’s assistant, Gladys Turner, and his wife, Gertrude Evans Cayce.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Salute to Agriculture award winners share spotlight with national issues

U.S. Rep. James Comer, the keynote speaker, downplayed the potential harm of President Trump's tariffs and of cuts to federal programs and to a huge reduction in the number of government employees.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Historical marker, mural honor Kappa Alpha Psi co-founder Elder Watson Diggs

The establishment of the fraternity was a major step for Black men at the Indiana University, where segregation rules prevented them from participating in many of the school’s organizations.

By Jennifer P. Brown