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 campaign, which raised nearly 97% of its goal, supports 19 service agencies.
By Jennifer P. Brown
United Way campaign co-chairs Brooke Jung and Dan Kemp posed with a display of their efforts, during a celebration on Thursday, April 14, 2022, at the Christian County Senior Citizens  Center. (United Way photo)
The book features a chapter on the late Sarah and Frances Myers, who ran Arnolds House of Fashion in Hopkinsville.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Sarah Myers on book cover
Campbell, an employee of the local district for 25 years, began her career as an elementary school teacher.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Envision AESC, a Japanese company, will employ 2,000 workers at the Bowling Green plant.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Gov. Andy Beshear speaks during an economic development announcement with state officials and representatives of Envision AESC in the Kentucky Capitol on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. (Photo from Gov. Beshear's Facebook page)
The main auction will start at 6 every evening Monday through Saturday, and a diner will serve meals at lunch and dinner.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The award was presented Monday during a celebration for members of the John C. Latham Leadership Giving Society.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Dan Kemp, United Way campaign co-chair, presents the J. William Flowers Award to Elizabeth McCoy at the Pennyroyal Area Museum on Monday, April 11, 2022. (United Way photo)
The market will scale back to one day a week, open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays in the Founders Square Pavilion.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The camp July 18-23 will culminate with a performance of "Little Red Riding Hood."
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Wildflowers are at their peak this month in Land Between the Lakes.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Editor Jennifer P. Brown details highlights from the Garden and Outdoor Living Expo.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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David Nickell believes the Land Between the Lakes Recreation and Heritage Act could ensure LBL becomes a "premiere recreation area."
By Jennifer P. Brown
David Nickell portrait
The winning bookmark designs will be used during the Summer Reading Program.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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