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.

Applications will be accepted until June 1 from people who live or work in Christian County.
By Jennifer P. Brown
chamber of commerce building feature
Selected works will be featured in two main halls of the Capitol for six months.
By Jennifer P. Brown
The dome in the Kentucky Capitol Rotunda. (Photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Sponsored by the Christian County Chamber of Commerce, the program seeks to identify and develop a group of young leaders who will have impact in the community.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The decision came amid a notable shift in local public sentiment about drinking. In 2003 and 2005, Hopkinsville churches were vocal in their opposition to Sunday alcohol sales.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Hopkinsville seal color feature
The price is $5 for a bag filled with books.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library sign
A relative newcomer to Hopkinsville led the effort to get the measure before city council.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The plant is expected to employ 140 workers.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Company officials and local and state officials break ground at the Novelis site in Guthrie on Monday, May 2, 2022. (Novelis Facebook photo)
Quarles joins State Auditor Mike Harmon among the Republicans who have announced they will run in 2023.
By Jennifer P. Brown
ryan quarles announcing for governor
Vernell Larkin, a member of the charter class in 1991, spoke to the 2022 graduates during a ceremony at the Pioneers Memorial Complex.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Primary election day is May 17, but all voters may also cast a ballot early on May 12, 13 or 14.
By Jennifer P. Brown
early voting sign
The awards were presented during a dinner banquet at The Silo.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Christian County Chamber logo feature
The distillery will add 15 employees with a new still and a rickhouse to store bourbon barrels.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Casey Jones feature