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 Croney family was represented by four generations, including matriarch Nannie Croney whose oral history includes a story of resistance on behalf of her children.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Nannie Croney (wearing a pink sweater) is surrounded by members of her family at the Eighth of August Emancipation Celebration on Sunday at the Pennyroyal Area Museum. They are (from left) Dr. Tresa Croney White, Khloe Sipp, Russhelle Croney, Ronan Croney-Sallie, Kasey Sipp, Diane Croney Turner, Rhyss Sallie, Zoe Sipp and Wanda Jones. They represent four generations of the family. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Gov. Andy Beshear and local officials praised Mahre's tenacious advocacy for a north-south interstate through Christian County.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Celebrating the start of interstate upgrades to the Pennyrile Parkway are (from left) Chamber of Commerce President Taylor Hayes, Mayor James R. Knight Jr., Hopkinsville resident Annie Mahre, Gov. Andy Beshear, Christian County Judge-Executive Jerry Gilliam and Carter Hendricks, executive director of the South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council. They had the symbolic groundbreaking indoors, because of ran, on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2023, at The Bruce Convention Center. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Christian Circuit Court Judge Andrew Self's ruling means the city will not be awarding a contract to one of the four companies that submitted bids.
By Jennifer P. Brown
PHOENIX BUILDING EXTERIOR
The Christian County Board of Education is slated to vote on construction contracts at its Aug. 15 meeting.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Consolidated school mockup. (Christian County Public Schools)
In the coming weeks, the space where the historic Phoenix building sits will become a blank spot in the heart Hopkinsville. Despite the loss, it doesn't embody the overall trajectory of downtown development.
By Jennifer P. Brown
PHOENIX BUILDING EXTERIOR
Registration is also open for the Oct. 14 scramble at Western Hills Golf Course.
By Jennifer P. Brown
(Canva photo)
Bids ranged from $263,600 to $387,000, and three of the companies stated the cost of asbestos abatement as an addendum to their proposal.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Phoenix on Main
A state grant for $1 million will help the club nearly double the size of its Teen Center.
By Jennifer P. Brown
A record crowd of roughly 250 people turned out Wednesday, July 26, 2023, for the Great Futures Luncheon at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Hopkinsville-Christian County. (Hoptown Chronicle photos by Jennifer P. Brown)
The Missoula Children's Theatre puts on the camp for the Pennyroyal Arts Council. On Saturday, some 50 campers will perform "Rapunzel" at the Alhambra.
By Jennifer P. Brown
"Rapunzel" cast members gather on stage at the end of rehearsals Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at the Alhambra Theatre. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Among several changes, Raychel Farmer said HRC will have to contract for IT services that the city of Hopkinsville previously provided.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Raychel Farmer (right), executive director of the Human Rights Commission, addresses commissioners during her first board meeting as the official head of agency on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at the Hopkinsville Municipal Center. Commissioner Yasamin Ausenbaugh is seated beside her. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
The board also voted to add a third early voting location at the Boys and Girls Clubs.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Christian County Board of Elections members (from left) Republican representative Philip Eastman, Sheriff Tyler Dearmond, County Clerk Melinda Humphries and Democratic representative Marvin Denison discuss polling locations at their July 25, 2023, meeting at the courthouse. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Bar-B-Que Shack 2 at Knockum Hill is set to open Aug. 3 on LaFayette Road.
By Jennifer P. Brown
A sign announces the planned Bar-B-Que Shack 2 at Knockum Hill on LaFayette Road in southern Christian County. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)