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.

Jeff Siegler, who has assisted hundreds of communities with their revitalization, outlined five recommendations for Hopkinsville during a talk Wednesday in council chambers.
By Jennifer P. Brown
civic health expert jeff siegler at podium
Gov. Andy Beshear joined local officials at the groundbreaking and praised the new high school as a future asset in economic development.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Gov. Andy Beshear, Superintendent Chris Bentzel, school board members and two high school students, Kaley Bangor and Stephan Lovan, were among the first dignitaries to toss dirt Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, at the ceremonial groundbreaking for the new Christian County High School.  (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
The 1980s themed party on Oct. 6 will feature a live band for an outdoor concert.
By Jennifer P. Brown
April 1 storm clock tower feature
The school received a call about a potential active shooter, but no threat materialized.
By Jennifer P. Brown
MLK-Elementary
A spokeswoman for the group said they want city officials to know they have not forgotten Officer Jerimiah Kline's video controversy.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Hopkinsville Police Department
The show is musical adaption of Mel Brooks' 1974 movie that starred Gene Wilder.
By Jennifer P. Brown
The Alhambra Theatre stage. (Hoptown Chronicle photo)
The podcast, “Been Pastoring Through Some Hard Times,” features three Christian ministers, Kamarr Richee, Brandon Boone and Richard Dixon.
By Jennifer P. Brown
pastor podcast recording
Gay, who was in Hopkinsville for the Big Read kickoff Thursday, said he was almost failing in college when a poet inspired him to get serious about writing.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Poet Ross Gay and Francene Gilmer at the 2023 Big Read kickoff. (Jennifer P. Brown)
The local appointees include Dr. Debbie Reed, Theresa Nichol, Judge-Executive Jerry Gilliam, Kristen Stewart and Jason Vincent.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Murray State gate
The school board's recent decision to pivot on the name, colors and mascot of the new consolidated high school was a logical choice — with just one wrinkle, writes Hoptown Chronicle editor Jennifer P. Brown.
By Jennifer P. Brown
blue black and orange Saucony tennis shoes
In the wake of a controversial video posted to social media by a Hopkinsville Police Department officer, many in the community have called for action and expressed concerns about perceived racist symbols.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Hopkinsville Police Department
During a special meeting, the school board voted to approve construction bids for the consolidated high school and ditched a name it had chosen last year.
By Jennifer P. Brown
consolidated high school gym mockup