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.

Volunteers are needed to help place greenery wreaths at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery-West following an 11 a.m. ceremony.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The grant was awarded to help with construction of a livestock barn.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Lynch's term in office came 50 years after another Black leader couldn't garner enough support to advance from city council to the mayor's office.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Mayor Wendell Lynch poses for a photo Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, at the Bruce Convention Center following a program to recognize his term as Hopkinsville mayor. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
More than 90 entries, including floats, marching bands and decorated vehicles, made the procession through the heart of Hopkinsville on Saturday. 
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The parade, running on South Main Street from Glass Avenue to 14th Street, will start at 7:15 p.m.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Spectators watch members of the Hopkinsville and Christian County marching bands during the Hopkinsville Christmas parade on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. (Photo by Jennifer P. Brown, Hoptown Chronicle)
The ceremony at 12:12 p.m. is a remembrance for 248 soldiers killed in the Dec. 12, 1985, Gander, Newfoundland, jet crash.
By Jennifer P. Brown
The Peacekeeper statue at Gander Memorial Park. (Hopkinsville Tourism photo)
From the Season of Giving at Planters Bank to the Christmas for Kids effort at the Hopkinsville Fire Department, there are several ways to help this year.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Residents wait in a lunch food line outside the Salvation Army of Hopkinsville during the pandemic. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
It's the time of year that feelings of loneliness can be heightened by oversized expectations that the season should be joyous and spent with family and friends.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Zach Boyd, who is being treated for bone cancer, was chosen from nominations on social media.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Four members of Christian County Board of Education will be voting on a replacement to fill a vacancy after Mike Walker resigned from his seat.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The Pennyroyal Arts Council has lined up six holiday films at the Alhambra Theatre in December.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The holiday celebration is set for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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