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.

Residents and those with a connection to the state are invited to record a video of themselves reading their poem or story for Kentucky Writers' Day.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Kentucky Writers' Day graphic
Food grab bags for children will be available on weekends at six locations in Hopkinsville using refurbished newspaper vending machines.
By Jennifer P. Brown
A refurbished newspaper vending machine that will now hold weekend food bags for children sits outside Challenge House 1 on Central Avenue. (Photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
A training session is planned April 5 at PADD.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Nursing home hallway
The Disney musical will be performed March 10-13 at the Alhambra.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Cast members of Campanile Productions' musical, "Newsies," slated for March 10-13 at the Alhambra. (Campanile Facebook photo)
More than 40 exhibitors are lined up to showcase products at the Christian County Agriculture Expo Center.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Garden and Outdoor Living Expo in Hopkinsville
Attendees will learn about the library's McCarroll Genealogy Collection.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Hopkinsville Christian County Library genealogy illustration
Russell, who has worked for the Pennyroyal Arts Council for 25 years, was recognized as a champion of the arts in Hopkinsville.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Dorris Anne Russell (center holding flowers) hugs her granddaughter MacKenzie Russell on the stage of the Alhambra Theatre after learning she was being honored for 25 years of employment with the Pennyroyal Arts Council. Mayor Wendell Lynch was on hand Friday night to read a proclamation in her honor. (Pennyroyal Arts Council photo)
Several events will honor the Hopkinsville author and feminist scholar during Women's History Month, including a celebration at the library, a special exhibit at the museum, a history program at the Hopkinsville Brewing Co., screenings of interviews featuring hooks, and more.
By Jennifer P. Brown
bell hooks speaking
Thomas, a Hopkinsville Republican, and another lawmaker from Somerset both used the slur during a committee meeting Tuesday in Frankfort.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Walker Thomas
The public is invited to the screenings at noon on March 1, 15, 22 and 29.
By Jennifer P. Brown
bell hooks screening at hcc
Snow and ice could making driving hazardous late Wednesday and early Thursday.
By Jennifer P. Brown
national weather service seal
Wilkinson, the Kentucky Poet Laureate, received the Image Award for "Perfect Black."
By Jennifer P. Brown
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