Jennie Stuart Archives

The healing legacy of Dr. Philip Carruthers Brooks

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 28, 2024

The 1927 graduate of Howard University's medical school treated patients in his hometown for 50 years and ran Hopkinsville's only hospital for Black patients during segregation.

The surprising history of 201 S. Virgina St.

by Grace Abernethy
February 26, 2024

In the second part of a three-part Black History Month series about Dr. Phillip Brooks, Grace Abernethy explores the history of the property where Brooks built Hopkinsville's only hospital for Black patients during segregation.

Nursery bed symbolizes Brooks family legacy in Hopkinsville

by Alissa Keller
February 26, 2024

Cowan Brooks, the son of Dr. Philip Carruthers Brooks, donated the artifact to the Pennyroyal Area Museum shortly after the death of his father.

‘Blues Brothers’ and volunteers surpass United Way fund goal

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 21, 2024

Organizers concluded the campaign with a celebration where several awards were presented.

5 historic places to explore in Hopkinsville

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 28, 2024

Sometimes, there are historical treasures waiting to be explored in your own backyard. Here are five picks from Hoptown Chronicle editor Jennifer P. Brown.

Christian County Public Schools Education Foundation announces goals with larger mission

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 24, 2024

Bill Munday chairs the foundation board and Angie Major is the executive director.

In memoriam 2023: Remembering their lives

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 1, 2024

Here are the stories of several Hopkinsville notables who died in 2023.

Hopkinsville prepares for Small Business Saturday

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 24, 2023

Now in its 14th year, Small Business Saturday encourages support of small businesses and their impact on communities.

Police Chief Jason Newby rescues woman from burning house

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 30, 2023

Newby arrived at the East Fourth Street house shortly before firefighters and went into the house as smoke poured out.

Hopkinsville attorney Lee White receives Johnstone award

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 25, 2023

White, who has practiced law in Hopkinsville since 1975, is known for his humility, wit and moral compass, said speakers at a banquet honoring him.

Hoptown Half Marathon and 5K races set on Oct. 21

by Hoptown Chronicle
October 11, 2023

Runners will receive a medal and long-sleeve shirt featuring a waffle iron, a nod to Hopkinsville’s designation as Batter Capital of the World.

City names Jung to newly created PIO position

by Julia Hunter
August 29, 2023

Chris Jung previously worked as the city's marketing and events coordinator from 2018 to 2021.