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 contest that honors the internationally acclaimed author from Hopkinsville is accepting entries through Jan. 15.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Student are returning after schools closed Tuesday because of road conditions following a wintry mix of precipitation.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Hopkinsville is full of small moments that tell big stories — you just have to catch them. This week, we’re debuting a new feature, Photo of the Week, to highlight the scenes and people that make our community unique.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Alissa Keller, the executive director of the Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County, points to the fine detail in a hand-sewn doll of Joseph from a nativity scene. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
A winter weather advisory is in effect from 6 p.m. Monday until 9 a.m. Tuesday for Christian, Todd and Trigg counties. 
By Jennifer P. Brown
A state truck plows snow on Fort Campbell Boulevard near Skyline Drive. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Nearly 40 businesses in Hopkinsville and Oak Grove are participating in the Holly Jolly Hop Community Shop Small Saturday.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Ornaments displayed Dec. 5, 2023, on a Christmas tree in the Pennyroyal Area Museums's gift shop. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Every family with a child at the Boys and Girls Club received a smoked turkey and additional food to round out a meal.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The master plan that architects presented to county magistrates is the first step in a multimillion-dollar project that could take several years to develop.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Architect Timothy Graviss, speaking Tuesday at Christian Fiscal Court's meeting, presents a proposal for a major restoration project at the Christian County Courthouse and redevelopment of areas around the courthouse. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Ahead of the holiday rush, two friends took a short road trip to collect a country ham and a dose of nostalgia.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The Rev. Lisa Balboa, senior pastor of Freeman Chapel, will lead the statewide ecumenical organization, which focuses on Christian unity and social justice.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The packaged to-go meal will be served in a drive-thru operation from 10 a.m. to noon at the Pioneers Memorial Complex, 904 N. Main St.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Pioneers Memorial Complex on North Drive. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
We're looking for folks to submit funny and lighthearted holiday stories, as well as their best family dessert recipes.
By Jennifer P. Brown
polaroid photos surrounded by holiday decorations
For many, the monthly food distribution that Aaron McNeil organizes is a lifeline, especially during the federal government shutdown and disruption of SNAP benefits.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Church members who help at the monthly food distribution load boxes into a pickup truck Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)