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.

A training session is planned Wednesday, Jan. 12, at the PADD office in Hopkinsville.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Growing distrust in elections poses a threat to democracy that could become more prevalent at statehouses and in local communities, writes Hoptown Chronicle editor Jennifer P. Brown.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Jan. 6 attack on U.S. Capitol
Pembroke Elementary School is also returning to in-person instruction for the first time since Dec. 12, when it closed because of tornado damages.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The Fabulous Equinox and Hopkinsville musician Kenneth Bates played mainly gospel music for the concert to help people affected by the Western Kentucky tornadoes.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The region could have up to 7 inches of snow accumulation, according to the National Weather Service forecast.
By Jennifer P. Brown
A car drives down Main Street as snow falls in Hopkinsville on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. (Photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Anyone who had a COVID-19 vaccination appointment should return on any Tuesday or Thursday for the shot.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Tickets for the Saturday show at the Alhambra are $25.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Kenneth Bates feature
The closure announcement follows the forecast of 2 to 4 inches of snow accumulation.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Sports and extracurricular activities are also canceled.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The National Weather Service predicts 2 to 4 inches of accumulation.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The state will seek a federal disaster declaration following severe weather over the weekend in Hopkinsville and other Kentucky communities.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Gov. Andy Beshear speaks Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at the Hopkinsville Municipal Center before surveying tornado damage in downtown Hopkinsville. (Photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
The year didn’t start as we hoped it would. But the best path forward goes like this: Onward. Don’t stop. Keep going.
By Jennifer P. Brown
tornado debris strewn across ninth street in hopkinsville