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.

Here’s what happens when Hoptown Chronicle readers get involved with a story

A story about Pat Beliles' feeding ministry in Hopkinsville has inspired help from several community members.

By Jennifer P. Brown

New high school gym named Hopkinsville Rotary Arena

District officials announced the name during a Rotary Club meeting Tuesday.

By Jennifer P. Brown

History comes calling: 50 years at the Pennyroyal Area Museum

The late Julia Henry, a popular Hopkinsville radio personality in the 1950s, '60s and '70s, was among several notables featured in a celebration of the museum's 50th birthday.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Christian County Literacy Council launches a book mobile for young readers

The literacy council will take the book mobile out to community events and organizations that support children, where young readers may select books at no charge.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Independence celebrations in and near Hopkinsville planned for nation’s 250th anniversary

Local observances begin with a Pennyrile Area Community Band concert on Thursday and continue with a big fireworks show Saturday at the fairgrounds.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Extreme heat warning in effect for Western Kentucky through July 3

The National Weather Service HeatRisk tool puts Hopkinsville at Level 4, the most extreme category during a heat warning, most of the week.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Best seats in Hoptown: Chair Project raises $3,680 for Sanctuary

The Chair Project raised $3,680 for Sanctuary Inc. as bidders packed Hopkinsville Brewing Co. to claim creatively remade chairs, benches and stools, while Hoptown Chronicle honored the winners of its companion chair-themed haiku contest.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Pennyroyal Arts Council campers paint ‘Soul Food’ mural for downtown restaurant

The mural was installed Friday outside WB Express, a carry-out restaurant at Fifth and Main streets. Two smaller painted pieces were installed in front of the Alhambra Theatre.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Hopkinsville Chamber Orchestra & Chorus helps create community

One of the organization's goals was to prove that a town the size of Hopkinsville could produce music at a high level of artistry.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Applicants sought for Hopkinsville City Council vacancy

The vacancy was created by the recent departure of Amy Craig, who is moving out of the country for church mission work.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Pride in the Park: ‘It’s OK to be you’

Saturday’s gathering in the park alongside the public library was not the first LGBTQ event locally, but Pride in the Park was likely the most visible event of its kind to date in Hopkinsville.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Country musician Chris Janson will headline Summer Salute in Hopkinsville

Slated Sept. 11-12, the downtown festival will feature four outdoor concerts, dozens of food trucks, community booths and children's activities.

By Jennifer P. Brown