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.

U.S. Rep. James Comer announced the winning entries from Kentucky's 1st Congressional District.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The 2019-20 class of Leadership Hopkinsville-Christian County raised $10,000 to spruce up the porch and add several amenities for library patrons.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Most government office buildings will not longer require masks or temperature checks.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Brooke Jung and Dan Kemp will co-chair the 2021 United Way of the Pennyrile fundraising campaign.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The Hoppers team mascot, Stitches, will be present May 25 for the first in-person History on Tap in more than a year.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Clinics are planned for May 26 in Oak Grove and Crofton. Appointments are not required.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Beginning Thursday, May 27, the health department will administer the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines one day a week by appointment at its Canton Street facility.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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Siemer Milling wanted a table that would last, the plant manager said.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The camp is for children ages 7 to 12.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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As we work through this in-between stage for coronavirus masks and social distancing, being gracious about each individual's unique choices will help move our community forward, writes Hoptown Chronicle editor Jennifer P. Brown.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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People who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 do not need to wear a mask in most indoor and outdoor settings, the CDC said.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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The local Rotary Club pledged $30,000 to start Interact Clubs in the district's two middle schools.
By Jennifer P. Brown
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