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 holidays can agitate old wounds and differences of opinion that make getting along difficult. The can also trigger grief and loneliness.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Thanksgiving stuffed turkey on dining table with family in the background
Hopkinsville attorneys Dan Kemp and Craig Richardson spoke at Thursday's meeting of the Hopkinsville Kiwanis Club.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Richardson Kemp
According to unofficial results from the Christian County Clerk’s Office, 41.8% of the county’s 52,121 registered voters cast a ballot. 
By Jennifer P. Brown
Christian County Courthouse
It did not appear that any opinions in favor or against the deal changed during Wednesday's meeting at the hospital.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Approximately 100 people attended an open meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at Jennie Stuart Medical Center. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Two professional dancers led a master class at the Alhambra Theatre that included advice transcending dance.
By Jennifer P. Brown
dance smith
Francene Gilmer received the Hal and Bettye Thurmond Award from the Human Rights Commission of Hopkinsville-Christian County.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Francene Gilmer (center), receiving the 2024 Hal and Bettye Thurmond Award, is flanked by Raychel Farmer, executive director of the Human Rights Commission of Hopkinsville-Chrisitian County, and David Thurmond, who presented the award named for his late parents. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
The bid from Kentucky-based Railmark Holdings Inc. includes a pledge to establish a train-centric travel agency in the downtown building.
By Jennifer P. Brown
L&N Train Depot 102324
Boiled custard is a rich and creamy drink whose devotees, often residents of Kentucky and Tennessee, prefer it to egg nog.
By Jennifer P. Brown
boiled custard
Owner Rachel Sanders says the shop will be a gathering place to read, work and meet up with friends for food and drinks.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Rachel Sanders stands in the East Ninth Street building where construction continued on Oct. 9, 2024, for her business, The Book & Bottle Shop. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Debates are slated Oct. 14, 21 and 24 at the Hopkinsville Municipal Center for candidates running for city council, school board and District 9 state representative.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Council chambers at the Hopkinsville Municipal Center. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Jennie Stuart and Deaconess officials slate meetings with mayor, judge-executive and 'Save Jennie Stuart' representatives
By Jennifer P. Brown
Jennie save group meet