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.

City council will considering the 2021-22 spending plan during Committee of the Whole meetings later in the month.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Hopkinsville city seal
Owner Tim Goodaker, whose parents started in the dry-cleaning business in 1957, will retire. The new owners of Model Cleaners will keep the shop open on South Main Street.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Model Cleaners feature
Up to 10 barbecue teams will compete for cash prizes.
By Jennifer P. Brown
barbecue ribs
Here begins a journey of several weeks to see what's growing on the small farms that sell directly to customers in Christian, Todd and Trigg counties.
By Jennifer P. Brown
berries at farmers market
In the early 20th century, Christian County had several prosperous thoroughbred breeding farms. Two of those farms were involved in breeding Flying Ebony and preparing the young colt to be sold as a yearling in New York.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Flying Ebony Collage
The league is trying to get members of the public to contact state lawmakers before they begin drawing new legislative districts.
By Jennifer P. Brown
league women voters feature
A meeting to discuss the civil rights organization is set for 6 p.m. Friday at Lane Tabernacle CME Church.
By Jennifer P. Brown
national action network logo feature
James, an "American Idol" finalist, will perform at the Alhambra Theatre on June 12.
By Jennifer P. Brown
alhambra_featured
After May 3, 2023, a REAL ID rather than a standard driver's license will be required for commercial air travel and to visit federal buildings and military installations.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Ky Driver's License sample feature
The outdoor meal on May 13 will have four courses with wine pairings at The Mixer.
By Jennifer P. Brown
The Mixer outside feature
A Sinking Fork teacher and a bus driver who also works as an instructional assistant were named Certified and Classified Employees of the Year, respectively.
By Jennifer P. Brown
School district employees of the year_featured
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Foundation established the Leadership Institute for School Principals.
By Jennifer P. Brown
Leadership Institute principals