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 workshops could prove especially beneficial this year because of changes in the system to determine financial aid eligibility.
By Jennifer P. Brown
The Emerging Technologies Center is the first new facility built at Hopkinsville Community College in 20 years. (Photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Community members can use an online form to submit questions the league will consider during its candidate forums.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Sometimes, there are historical treasures waiting to be explored in your own backyard. Here are five picks from Hoptown Chronicle editor Jennifer P. Brown.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Brooks Memorial Hospital in Hopkinsville
Bill Munday chairs the foundation board and Angie Major is the executive director.
By Jennifer P. Brown
About 200 community members and public officials attended the Champions for Education luncheon Tuesday at the Silo Event Center. (Hoptown Chronicle photos by Jennifer P. Brown)
Amanda Brunt previously served as the spokeswoman for the Christian County Health Department.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Two broods of cicadas will emerge this spring and summer in the U.S., and one is expected in Christian County.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Periodic cicadas have red eyes worthy of a science fiction movie. (Canva photo)
The wind chill Friday will be as low as minus 10.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The advisory is in effect from 10 a.m. Thursday through 9 a.m. Friday.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The wind chill factor will be below zero through Wednesday, and the National Weather Service has forecast the possibility of more snow on Thursday.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The Rev. Cedric Cheatham spoke Sunday during the NAACP-sponsored program at Cedar Grove Baptist Church.
By Jennifer P. Brown
woman raising hands at MLK service
Hoptown Chronicle editor Jennifer P. Brown looks back one more time before we head into 2024.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Greenway bridge with Catalpa and Dell street sign
There will also be four contested council races in the November general election.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Hopkinsville City Council Chambers. (Photo by Jennifer P. Brown)