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.

A search for a songbird rehab expert led to Lynn Hazelrigg, a retired teacher who runs Hidden Springs Sanctuary on her Christian County farm.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Lynn Hazelrigg feeds a baby bird on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at her Christian County farm, where she runs Hidden Springs Sanctuary on a volunteer basis. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Class member Jamon Brisby, an employee of Lowe's, received the Focus Spirit Award.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Focus 21st Century graduates (from left, front row) Akeisha Wilkerson, Toyia Martin, LaKisha McKnight, Khadjeh Donald (back row) Jamon Brisby, Shannon Reeves, Stephanie Brewton, Kechia Jones, Tracey Brumfield, Crystal Ferreira, Marian Conolly and Darryl Anderson.
Restaurant owners Graham and Heather Dawson estimate the work will take nine to 10 months.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Scaffolding surrounds The Mixer restaurant on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, as construction begins to repair damages from the March 31, 2023, storm. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
The show will include paintings, pottery, graphic art, jewelry and baked goods.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Paintings by Cat Lacy at her studio in downtown Hopkinsville. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
The honorees included The Apron Wife owner Hailee Isom, who received the Horizon Award for a new business.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Hailee Isom, owner of The Apron Wife. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
One of the market's vendors owns the newly established Century Oaks Farm in Christian County and plans to sell a wide range of produce and eggs.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Liz Meredith, owner of the newly establish Century Oaks Farm on Dawson Springs Road, will be selling her produce this year at the Hopkinsville-Christian County Downtown Farmers Market. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
The 73rd auction raised $523,671, which included more than $360,000 in cash donations.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Rotary 23 room view
A Trigg County native, Rogers said she learned about community service from her parents.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Amy Rogers says any job she's asked to do during the Hopkinsville Rotary Auction is her "favorite job." (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
There are two nights left for the auction at the Memorial Building. Here's how you can participate.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Amy Rogers tracks bids during opening night Monday, April 17, 2023, for the 73rd Hopkinsville Rotary Auction at the Memorial Building. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
House will be inducted April 24 during Kentucky Writers' Day at the Capitol Rotunda in Frankfort.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Kentucky writer Silas House speaks during a celebration of Hopkinsville native Gloria Jean Watkins, who wrote under the pen name bell hooks, on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at the Alhambra Theatre in Hopkinsville. House is the bestselling author of six novels. He became friends with hooks at Berea College. (Photo by Tony Kirves | Special to Hoptown Chronicle)
WHOP and its station manager received special recognition for unwavering support of the Hopkinsville Rotary Auction.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Jeff Sisk is a Hopkinsville Rotarian and the station manager for WHOP Radio. The station has carried live broadcasts of every the Rotary Auction going back to the first one in 1951. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Meet Preston Killebrew, Hoptown Chronicle's second "Face of the Auction."
By Jennifer P. Brown
Preston Killebrew works in the Sweet Shop where he sells desserts and popcorn at the Hopkinsville Rotary Auction. He is the 11-year-old son of auction chairman Brandon Killebrew and Kiley Killebrew, also a Rotarian. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)