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.

Solar farms that are 40 acres or larger will have to be set back 1,000 feet from property lines.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Hopkinsville City Council meeting at the municipal center on Nov. 15, 2022. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Hubbard represented Kentucky's 1st District for 18 years but his career ended in scandal with a conviction for violating federal campaign finance law.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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HCC professors Elizabeth Burton and Addison James will lead the class Wednesday evening.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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When Mike Kem took office as county clerk in the late '90s, he set out to modernize the office and change workplace culture.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Mike Kem at the Christian County Senior Center voting center on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, as voters cast ballots in the general election. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Walker Thomas won his contest with Democratic challenger Pam Dossett, and Myron Dossett was the winner in his race against Democratic challenger Bianca Crockam.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Demps will serve in a newly created division of Family Court in Christian County.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Humphries, a Republican well known as the county election coordinator, held off a challenge from Democrat Walter Cummings, the county treasurer.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Gilliam will serve with six Republican magistrates overseeing county government. Two Democrats will remain on the court.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The city council that takes office with Knight in January will include six new members.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Sixteen voting centers in Christian County will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
By Jennifer P. Brown
A sign posted Nov. 7, 2022, at the Southside Church of Christ activities building to notify voters that site is no longer used for polling. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Paul and Adam Barnes opened the downtown restaurant in July 2017.
By Jennifer P. Brown
The Main Street Tavern Restaurant at Eighth and Main streets. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Martin has been the city's chief financial officer since 2003.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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