Julia Hunter

Julia Hunter is the engagement editor for Hoptown Chronicle. Reach her at julia@hoptownchronicle.org.

In the wake of a controversial video posted to social media by a Hopkinsville Police Department officer, many in the community have called for action and expressed concerns about perceived racist symbols.
By Julia Hunter
Hopkinsville Police Department
A sample taken from Christian County in 2020 showed the single highest concentration of PFAS in a study of 40 surface water sites across the state.
By Julia Hunter
woman testing stream water
Former Hopkinsville resident Joe Craver will be honored with the Kentucky Historical Society's Award of Distinction for his service to Christian County.
By Julia Hunter
craver in cemetery
Nearly two-thirds of Hopkinsville Electric customers were without power following storms Wednesday night.
By Julia Hunter
A crew for Hopkinsville Electric System works to repair utility poles and electric lines Saturday morning on Clay Street near 15th Street. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
By Julia Hunter
Gov. Andy Beshear makes at a statement Thursday morning during a press conference at Fort Campbell. (Screenshot)
Jennifer P. Brown has been chronicling the people and places of Hopkinsville and Christian County for more than 35 years.
By Julia Hunter
jennifer p. brown and kate russell
Hoptown Chronicle editor and co-founder Jennifer P. Brown has served on the board since 2013 and was first installed as president in November 2021.
By Julia Hunter
Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History
From a New Year's Day tornado to the biggest economic investment in Western Kentucky history, take a look back at some of the most notable local stories of 2022.
By Julia Hunter
A truck leaves the Commerce Park II construction site on Nov. 17, 2022. (Hoptown Chronicle photo by Jennifer P. Brown)
Just think of the impact that could have — not just in our newsroom, but in Hopkinsville and Christian County.
By Julia Hunter
Giving News Day 2022 1
As demand for electric vehicles soars, another EV battery manufacturing plant is coming to the region.
By Julia Hunter
clarksville electric vehicle battery manufacturing plant graphic
Hoptown Chronicle is one of just 55 newsrooms nationwide selected for the grant supporting newsrooms upholding democracy through their coverage of elections, voting rights, and local and statewide government.
By Julia Hunter
Hoptown Chronicle logo
Hoptown Chronicle has created an interactive map to help residents identify the most convenient polling place to cast their ballot.
By Julia Hunter
Christian County KY polling places map