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.

Interested business owners have until May 31 to submit their application online.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Also at Tuesday's council meeting, several appointments to boards and commissions were announced.
By Jennifer P. Brown
A view of the heart of downtown Hopkinsville, looking from the Christian County Justice Center toward Little River and Bethel Street. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Humphries said her office took more calls about vehicle registrations than about voting on Tuesday.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The Todd Hill Orchestra will play for the event on June 3.
By Jennifer P. Brown
The Alhambra Theatre on Sept. 9, 2022, for Martha Redbone's concert to kick off the Big Read. (Photo by Jennifer P. Brown, Hoptown Chronicle)
The May 25 program will feature conservationist Grace Abernethy, Downtown Renaissance Director Holly Boggess and South Main Street homeowner Jeri Richardson.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Homes in the Mount Pleasant Historic District on South Main Street, Hopkinsville. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Rescued from a shelter in Central Kentucky, this golden retriever showed up at many Hopkinsville events for 13 years and had lots of admirers.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The fundraiser will support efforts by the Court Appointed Special Advocates.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Christian County voters may cast early ballots at the senior center or the Bruce convention center on Thursday, Friday or Saturday.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The immersive dance, created by the daughter of a Hopkinsville native, "reveals generations-long confidences as a guide for black girls blooming in any place or time."
By Jennifer P. Brown
Dancers (from left) Julinda Lewis, Christine Wyatt and Sehay Durant practice at Grace Street Theatre, Richmond, Virginia, for the immersive dance production "Hoptown" that will premiere May 19 and 20 at the Alhambra Theatre in Hopkinsville. (Photo by Keisha Eugene)
Esther Ebbay, of Oak Grove, received the Spirit Cup during exercises for 345 graduates.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The budget address will be given at 9 a.m. Friday, May 12, in city council chambers.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The dinner will be June 1 at the James E. Bruce Convention Center.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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