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 property is off Fort Campbell Boulevard near the Walmart Distribution Center.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The expansion is expected to create 25 additional jobs for the company.
By Jennifer P. Brown
White Driver Motors and Steering in the Hopkinsville Industrial Park. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
All public and private schools in Christian County will be closed Wednesday as icy conditions persist.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Ice coats the sidewalk on South Main street between Sixth and Seventh streets Tuesday afternoon. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
The cellist will perform with the Louisville Orchestra on April 29.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Visitors stroll through one of the tunnels in Mammoth Cave. (National Park Service photo)
These weather-related closings, cancellations and postponements have been announced in the Hopkinsville area.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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After a decade of journaling about the world around her, Hoptown Chronicle editor Jennifer P. Brown decided to flip the focus.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The forecast indicates sleet and snow Monday evening, followed by freezing rain Tuesday morning.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Two men who own construction-related businesses bought the East Ninth Street property.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Potential bidders and onlookers gather for the auction of the L&N Freight Station in downtown Hopkinsville on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
The Hopkinsville Water Environment Authority has owned the station since 2006 but no longer needs it for storage, said general manager Derrick Watson.
By Jennifer P. Brown
The L&N Freight Station was constructed in 1905. It faces East Ninth Street. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
The daylong SEED Summit sponsored by Planters Bank will be Feb. 21 at the James E. Bruce Convention Center.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Brooke Gilliam (photo provided)
Sova has taken a job as equity program manager with Ascend Elements.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The public is invited to hear Tsering Phuntsok on Jan. 31.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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