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.

In addition to the candidate forums, the league's voter education efforts this fall will include a meeting with County Clerk Melinda Humphries and a meet and greet event for voters and candidates.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Nikki Chambers, president of the Hopkinsville League of Women Voters, speaks to members during a meeting Monday, July 8, 2024, at The Corner Coffeehouse. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown(
The Christian County Public Schools Education Foundation sponsors the Teacher Corner to help offset some of the expense that teachers take on when they set up their classrooms.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Adam Barnes, who teaches culinary arts, was the first local teacher to pick up free supplies in the new Teacher Corner when it opened Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
The U.S. Senate Republican leader spoke Tuesday at the Hopkinsville Rotary Club after attending an event at Fort Campbell to open newly renovated barracks.
By Jennifer P. Brown
U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell speaks to members and guests of the Hopkinsville Rotary Club on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, at the Memorial Building. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Hall, who grew up in Cadiz, was long admired as one of the best newspaper feature writers in Kentucky.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Journalist C. Ray Hall (left) during a visit to his hometown of Cadiz in 2016 with David Shore, former Trigg County Hospital administrator who also served as executive director of Pennyrile Area Development District. (Photo by James Redd)
Falls led the Attucks High School basketball team to two state titles in the Kentucky High School Athletic League Championships and advanced four times to a national tournament for Black schools during segregation. 
By Jennifer P. Brown
rail-trail bridge
The Hal and Bettye Thurmond Award and other honors will be presented at the 50th Unity Breakfast on Oct. 24.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Tishauna Douglas
Here are some analog-world pursuits, things that are better without a smartphone.
By Jennifer P. Brown
courthouse alhambra alley
"The Full Scoop! — Music, News & Memories" is Aug. 15 at the Pennyroyal Area Museum.
By Jennifer P. Brown
The Pennyroyal Area Museum at Ninth and Liberty streets. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Chris Whitney, a retired pro basketball player, is among the backers who cut the ribbon Saturday on their first home on West Edmunds Street.
By Jennifer P. Brown
lincoln group house
The museum's gathering was the first of three Hopkinsville events planned to celebrate the Eighth of August.
By Jennifer P. Brown
francene gilmer eight of august
James Hunter, a retired college math teacher, won the spelling bee that raised money for the Christian County Literacy Council.
By Jennifer P. Brown
james hunter with arms outstretched
The BIG BEE Spelling Bee for adults is Thursday at Hopkinsville Brewing Co.
By Jennifer P. Brown
(Canva photo)