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 National Weather Service issued an ice storm warning and said residents should prepare for power outages and significant tree damage.
By Jennifer P. Brown
ice storm feature
The Little Free Library at Jeffers Bend is one of 150 book-sharing boxes picked for promotion on "Good Morning America."
By Jennifer P. Brown
little free library
The Christian County High School Jazz Band will perform Tuesday at the Alhambra, before the group heads to Louisville for a state education conference.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Christian County High School Jazz Band performance
The artwork by Jay Swafford will be on display at Hopkinsville Community College through Feb. 25.
By Jennifer P. Brown
abstract painting
When racists "Zoombombed" a memorial for Hopkinsville native and author bell hooks, Hoptown Chronicle editor Jennifer P. Brown encouraged the community to take a nod from the author and stand against hate.
By Jennifer P. Brown
bell hooks
Along with the mayor's race, there are 24 hopefuls vying for Hopkinsville City Council.
By Jennifer P. Brown
hopkinsville mayor candidates
Republicans outnumber Democrats by roughly 2 to 1 in county races.
By Jennifer P. Brown
christian county clerks office building
The 101st Airborne Division is on heightened alert because of potential threats in Eastern Europe, the Pentagon confirmed.
By Jennifer P. Brown
More than 13,000 soldiers assigned to the 101st Airborne Division and 2,500 vehicles participated in a 21-day training exercise that began Nov. 1, 2021. Operation Lethal Eagle was the first division-wide field training exercise with a focus to increasing for large-scale combat operations that the division has held in 20 years. (Photo by Spc. John Simpson, 40th Public Affairs Detachment)
Now is a good time to learn about the News Literacy Project because News Literacy Week is Jan. 24-28. 
By Jennifer P. Brown
news literacy graphic
Edward T. "Ned" Breathitt Jr., a Hopkinsville native and Kentucky's 51st governor, is remembered for helping win passage of the first civil rights bill in a Southern state.
By Jennifer P. Brown
ned breathitt
The online program is on Jan. 25. There is no charge to view the reading, which will feature Kentucky writer Silas House.
By Jennifer P. Brown
bell hooks signs book
Students should contact their instructors, the college announced.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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