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.

Opponents of President Trump’s policies rally at No Kings protest in Hopkinsville

Saturday’s rally was the fifth anti-Trump demonstration in Hopkinsville since the president began his second term in office.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Educator Kim Batts named Woman of the Year

Batts and three students competing for scholarships — Ajae Oatts, Kaylyn Lynch and Addison Gilkey — were recognized during the local Human Rights Commission's celebration of Women's History Month.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Last graduations for Hopkinsville and Christian County will be in the school gyms

Both schools have had their graduations at the Stadium of Champions for several years, but district officials have decided to go back to the two gyms for the final ceremonies.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Town hall slated for Hopkinsville’s Lot Next Door program

The meeting on March 31 will outline how residents can apply to acquire vacant lots next to their property.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Mayor Knight says he wants input on how to allocate city budget

Residents can share their priorities with the mayor at a city hall meeting on March 16.

By Jennifer P. Brown

As new high school nears completion, community members get a glimpse of how it will run for students

Under construction since late summer of 2023, the merged Christian County High School will open in August to nearly 2,000 students.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Garden and Outdoor Living Expo slated April 10-11

The Christian County Master Gardener Association helps organize the annual event.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Pamela R. Goodwine: Lead with ‘grace and grit’

The Modernette Civic Club's 30th African American Heritage Breakfast drew more than 350 guests to hear Goodwine's keynote address.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Freeman Chapel CME Church is commemorating 160 years of worship in Hopkinsville

This year also marks the 100th anniversary of Freeman's first meeting in its South Virginia Street sanctuary, where community members often found support for racial justice initiatives.

By Jennifer P. Brown

‘I Declare’ poetry workshop ties personal belief to celebration of 250 years of American independence

Community members are invited to the workshop, led by Kentucky writer Constance Alexander, on March 4 at the Pennyroyal Area Museum.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Charlotte’s on 6th, a Hopkinsville boutique, will close at end of February

The announcement that the boutique will close is the second this week for a locally owned retail shop in downtown Hopkinsville.

By Jennifer P. Brown

Milkweed Health & Harmony Emporium owner will close downtown shop

Julie-Anna Carlisle, who provided space and support for downtown events and showcased regional artists, said she will step away from retail work to devote time to her own art and her family.

By Jennifer P. Brown