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 spokesman for Jennie Stuart Health said the local hospital does not have a policy requiring its health care workers to get a COVID-19 vaccination.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Vaccine-Featured
The owners of Vansauwa's Tacos and Vegan Eats organized the event to highlight Black food entrepreneurs on a weekend when many African Americans celebrate the emancipation of slaves during the Civil War.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Zirconia Alleyne at food truck
Families may submit photos and stories about loved ones, and a panel of artists will pick at least 10 to memorialize with a portrait.
By Jennifer P. Brown
painting supplies
In a related announcement, the district has scheduled a COVID-19 clinic for students, parents and community members on Thursday, Aug. 5.
By Jennifer P. Brown
COVID-19 coronavirus mask
The new mural is just the right size and height for selfies.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Participants in a 2021 mural art camp pose in front of their "Hoptown" mural in August 2021 on Sixth Street. (Hoptown Chronicle photo)
Giles is co-owner of Hughart, Beard & Giles Funeral Homes.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Frank Giles feature
The reveal will be Friday morning on Sixth Street.
By Jennifer P. Brown
art camp feature
The district announced its coronavirus policies for the upcoming school year as health officials nationwide express growing concerns about a surge in COVID-19 cases, including the highly contagious Delta variant. 
By Jennifer P. Brown
students in school wearing masks
A native of Christian County, Shanklin has said the 1978 tornado that hit his family farm sparked his interest in weather.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Rick Shanklin
Beginning Monday, Aug. 2, customers should put out the recycling container on their regular garbage collection day.
By Jennifer P. Brown
recycle sign feature
Participants are encouraged to go to a school to pray the evening of Aug. 4.
By Jennifer P. Brown
pray hands feature
Christian County Public Schools will announce plans related to COVID-19 and mask recommendations on Tuesday, spokesman John Rittenhouse told Hoptown Chronicle.
By Jennifer P. Brown
COVID-19 coronavirus mask