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.

Janey Moss is retiring but said she is open to meeting with potential new owners who are interested in the business.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Spring clothing and accessories displayed on May 15, 2024, at the 6th Street Boutique. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
League of Extraordinary Chiefs — students who participated in  a mentoring program led by Henderson Memorial Baptist Church, planned a tree planting and time capsule burial.
By Jennifer P. Brown
A crew working for Superlawn & Garden Center pulls a Ginkgo biloba tree on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, to the lawn of Indian Hills Elementary School. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Whitney had never heard of Hopkinsville's Breaking Bread Community Dinner Church until he happened to see a line of people waiting for a meal one afternoon at Aaron McNeil House.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Retired NBA player Chris Whitney huddles up with dinner church volunteers (from left) Abby Hess. Donna Williams, Crystal Carn, Paige Bates and Amy Montgomery on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Aaron McNeil House. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
The periodical cicadas of Brood XIX began emerging in Hopkinsville over the weekend.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The walking tour for adults will be May 25.
By Jennifer P. Brown
The Pennyroyal Area Museum, housed in Hopkinsville old post office building, is on East Ninth Street. (Photo by Jennifer P, Brown)
Community members are invited to help at the Union Benevolent Society Cemetery.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Brendan Abernethy uses a toothbrush to scrub in the inscribed name of Belle Watts during a tombstone cleaning activity Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at Union Benevolent Society Cemetery. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
James R. Knight Jr. will outline his budget proposal during a press conference at 9 a.m. Friday.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Mayor James R. Knight Jr. listens as city finance employee Melissa Clayton outlines the 2023-24 budget proposal for council members at a May 18, 2023, Committee of the Whole meeting. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Kelly Gates, who chaired the 74th annual auction, said the club raised $560,074.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Opening night of the 74th annual Hopkinsville Rotary Auction on Monday, April 22, 2024, at the Memorial Building. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Shaw produces and anchors the nightly news program “Kentucky Edition” and leads KET’s reporting on the General Assembly and coverage of elections and state policy issues.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The main auction is nightly at the Memorial Building downtown.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Russell Hayes pushes a ladder up to a wall Monday, April 22, 2024, as he finished adding Hopkinsville Rotary Auction signs to walls inside the Memorial Building. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
In his hometown, George L. Atkins Jr. had a nuanced story — including a push for the first woman on Hopkinsville City Council to fighting an avian threat to the region's health and economy.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Voter registration can be completed online or in person at the Christian County Clerk's Office.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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