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.

Atkins was appointed mayor in 1972 and won election as state auditor in 1975.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The undisclosed complaints brought five city officials, including Mayor James R. Knight Jr., to the meeting with personal attorneys on hand to represent them.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Susan Fernandez, who chairs the Hopkinsville Board of Ethics, is flanked by City Clerk Brittany Byrum and ethics board attorney Michael Cotthoff during a board meeting Wednesday at the Hopkinsville Municipal Center. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Compared to 2017, it was a laid-back affair in Hopkinsville. Many who gathered at the visitor center reminisced about the last eclipse, when more than 100,000 tourists poured into the community.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Amy Rogers, executive director of the Hopkinsville-Christian County Convention & Visitors Bureau, views the eclipse Monday from the front lawn of the visitor center. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Hopkinsville will experience a 98% partial eclipse Monday, and viewing events are planned at Visit Hopkinsville and Casey Jones Distillery.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Pastor C.E. Timberlake Way replaces Quarry Street alongside First Street Missionary Baptist Church.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Dave Herndon, assistant director of Hopkinsville Public Works, pulls down a sign cover that the wind loosened on Wednesday, April 4, 2024, during a renaming ceremony.  (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
The forums for contested primary candidates will be April 4, 8 and 11 at the Hopkinsville Municipal Center.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Hopkinsville City Council Chambers. (Photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Woman's college career shines in a narrative exploring the game and life.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The Trigg County native previously served as office and business manager for the Hopkinsville-Christian County Convention & Visitors Bureau
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Pearson is a retired education who owned Gospel Sounds and More.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Dr. Alissa Young (right), Hopkinsville Community College president and daughter of Women of the Year recipient Linda Pearson, poses with three scholarship recipients (from left) Caroline Payne, Haylee Jarosz and Kylie Batts at the Women's History Month Celebration. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
The public is invited to work on a museum mural — a tribute to Hopkinsville's Edgar Cayce and other figures — starting at 10:30 a.m. Saturday.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell touted the possibility of local farmers growing corn for aviation fuel.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Johnathan Shell addresses the audience at the 2024 Salute to Agriculture. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Shell is the new Kentucky commissioner of agriculture and a former state representative who farms in Garrard County.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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