​While attending the NADO Washington Policy Conference in Washington, DC, members of the PADD Board of Directors and staff met with Ms. Brandye L. Hendrickson, Federal Highway Administration Acting Administrator and Mr. J. Todd Inman, Director of Operations, Office of Secretary, for the U.S. Department of Transportation on Monday, March 19, 2018. They discussed the President's Infrastructure Plan,...  Read More

​Staff from the Pennyrile Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living attended Senior Advocacy Day in Frankfort on Thursday, March 15, 2018. It was coordinated by the Alzheimer’s Association, Kentucky Association of Gerontology, and AARP. The advocacy event focused on bringing about awareness of the impact of Alzheimer’s disease, the escalating number of family caregivers, and the vital importance...  Read More

​The West Kentucky Workforce Board (WKWB) invites you to submit a proposal for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth Programs in the West Kentucky Workforce Area. The WKWB covers the seventeen western most counties in Kentucky (Ballard, Caldwell, Calloway, Carlisle, Christian, Crittenden, Fulton, Graves, Hopkins, Hickman, Livingston, Lyon, Marshall, McCracken, Muhlenberg, Trigg...  Read More

​“A leader does not lead, a leader INSPIRES”   Ali Jones attended the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging Leadership Institute held February the 21st-23rd in Washington, D.C.   Ali learned what it means to be a strong leader in today’s world.. As a graduate of the institute, the skills, training and leadership experience will be a great asset to her role as ADRC Coordinator with the Are...  Read More

​The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) is funded by the Federal Highway Administration. It can be used to provide assistance for acquisition of easements, development and/or maintenance of recreational trails and trailhead facilities for both motorized and non‐motorized use. The RTP benefits communities and enhances quality of life. All trails that receive money under this program must remain open...  Read More

​The PADD Board of Directors held their monthly meeting today in Hopkinsville. Several Federal and State reports were provided. In addition, staff reports were provided by Amy Frogue, Amanda Stokes, Sheila Clark, Julie Allen, Tom, Sholar and Marc Quesenberry. Mayor Carter Hendricks introduced CSM (Ret) Rory Mallory, Executive Director, Fort Campbell Defense Alliance. Guest Speaker Ms. Joan Lang, K...  Read More

​The Fort Campbell Strong Defense Alliance, Inc. is accepting Proposals for consulting services for the creation of a marketing strategy and platform for the organization.   In order to be considered, proposals must be received by 4:30PM local time (CST) on April 2, 2018.  The Fort Campbell Strong Defense Alliance reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.   To request a full copy of the R...  Read More

​The Pennyrile Area Development District/Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living will receive public comments on the FY 2019-2021 Aging Services Area Plan. Public comments will be received on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at the Pennyrile Area Development District, 300 Hammond Drive Hopkinsville, Kentucky between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.  The plan affects individuals that are 60 years of...  Read More

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​FAMILY CAREGIVER WORKSHOP                       A representative from Ky Elderlaw will address issues such as power of attorney, guardianship, and handling the finances and property of a person with dementia.  A PADD representative will be providing information on “Support Available for Families and Individuals with Dementia.”  REGISTRATION REQUIRED; PLEASE CALL 1.800.272.3900 TO REGISTER  FEBR...  Read More

​Pennyrile Area Development District was well represented by Legislators, Local Offices and Board members at the Kentucky Council of Area Development District (KCADD) Breakfast in Frankfort on February 15, 2018.   Executive Assistants from the 15 Area Development Districts also met for an informational meeting in Frankfort on February 15th....  Read More

​HOPKINSVILLE, KY. - The U.S. Census Bureau finalized a rule change proposed for the 2020 census that would impact our region. The updated policy would require the Census Bureau to count all deployed service members at the base or port in which they resided prior to deployment instead of by their home of record, an address they gave when they enlisted.   The Bureau’s previous method resulted in 20...  Read More