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.

Cory Ramsey, who's already traveled to every Kentucky county at least twice, has launched another statewide tour to find and highlight the state's rural places.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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City diplomats will “learn how to make municipal government work for them, gain knowledge of local municipal government, and have the opportunity to support their community through service, promotion, and volunteerism."
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The Mixer is still a few months away from its opening on Sixth Street, but owners will begin serving customers this afternoon from a mobile kitchen at Hopkinsville Brewing Co.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Falls coached at Attucks High School from 1935-1967. His teams won state titles and advanced four time to a national tournament.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Five musical acts, including Gospel Hall of Fame inductee Cece Winans, are set for the Pennyroyal Arts Council's season. It starts Oct. 3
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The public can see the American LaFrance firetruck, along with other fire and transportation relics, at the Woody Winfree Fire and Transportation Museum in downtown Hopkinsville.
By Jennifer P. Brown
A caravan brought the American LaFrance pumper truck to back to Hopkinsville’s old fire station on East Ninth Street, where it remains on display.
Organizers hope to attract 1,000 runners for the half marathon and 5K on Sept. 28. The races will coincide with the Hoptown HarvestFest and Military Affairs Committee Chili Cook-off in downtown Hopkinsville.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Members of the Hopkinsville Art Guild took advantage of a pleasant Saturday morning to paint at Virginia Park. Their work, and others, will be part of an exhibit in January.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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“Honor Thy Father,” by Hopkinsville attorney Jason Holland, features several local locations, including Ferrell’s, The Wood Shed BBQ Restaurant and Corner Coffeehouse.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The Woodstock Rock Orkestra will play music of Led Zeppelin, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix and many others of the era in the concert to benefit the Pennyroyal Arts Council.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Dogwood Funerals and Cremation will open in a former church building at 709 Country Club Lane.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The library needed another tool to keep the community informed about its events and programs.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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