​Pennyrile Area Development District held their annual Christmas Board Luncheon and Legislative Update on December 11, 2017 at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park. Board Chair Lori Harper called the meeting to order at 12:00 Noon CST and introduced Commissioner Donnie Holland, Department of Kentucky Parks, who welcomed guests. Federal reports were provided by Jason Hasert (Senator Rand Paul), Morga...  Read More

​National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day is observed annually in the United States to remember and honor the 2,403 United States citizens who were killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. The surprise attack pushed the U.S. into World War II. The Pennyrile Area Development District would like to extend our gratitude and recognize all the World War II veterans for their service and ...  Read More

View full article by clicking here. ​Brighten the holidays by making your health and safety a priority. Take steps to keep you and your loved ones safe and healthy—and ready to enjoy the holidays.Wash hands often to help prevent the spread of germs. It’s flu season. Wash your hands with soap and clean running water for at least 20 seconds.Bundle up to stay dry and warm.  Wear appropriate outdoor c...  Read More

​Home. There is simply no place we would rather be. When families must begin planning for long term care for a loved one, the thought of leaving home is frightening. There are many types of services available to provide long term care. Those options may include home and community based services, long term care facilities or even assisted living. For most families, they desire for their loved one ...  Read More

​The PACS Senior Citizens Centers served over 1150 hot, nutritious Thanksgiving meals today throughout the counties of the Pennyrile District.The meals served included both congregate meals and home delivered meals. Thank you to all the cooks, kitchen staff, meal drivers and other staff who made it possible to provide a Thanksgiving meal to the older adults in our community. To learn more about th...  Read More

​The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program provides assistance to communities for use in revitalizing neighborhoods, expanding affordable housing and economic opportunities, providing infrastructure and/or improving community facilities and services.  With the participation of their citizens, communities can devote these funds to a wide range of activities that best serve their own part...  Read More

​The PADD Board of Directors held their monthly meeting on November 13, 2017 at the PADD Office in Hopkinsville, KY. Guest speaker, Mr. Brian Roy, Executive Director & CEO, Kentucky Association of Counties (KACo) shared information about the services KACo provides and his associate, Lonnie Campbell, provided information regarding the KADD Lending Program. Federal, State and staff reports were also...  Read More

​ “Every day, compassionate Americans devote time, energy, and resources to ensure that family members who are disabled, elderly, chronically ill, or injured can remain in the stability and comfort of familiar surroundings. During National Family Caregivers Month, we honor those whose extraordinary selflessness provides others with independence and comfort.” “Each November we acknowledge the comm...  Read More

​The Forgotten Angels Project will be gearing up again for its 11th year, serving residents in “Personal Care Homes”.  Residents in PCH’s are usually younger and sometimes suffer with mental illness rather than physical limitations.  The Forgotten Angel is placed on the tree anonymously.  People from the community come to the PADD office and obtain a Forgotten Angel (or several) off the tree.  Lat...  Read More

​On October 10, Kentucky Educational Television’s Renee Shaw (KET) interviewed members and staff of the West Kentucky Workforce Board and leadership from the Soldier for Life, Transition Assistance Program at Fort Campbell.  During the interviews, workforce training issues facing Kentucky and the innovative programs/strategies to address labor force needs and boost employment opportunities for Ken...  Read More

​For Economic Development Professionals and Staff at EDOs, ADDs, Chambers, and government economic development departments.When: October 30 and 31, 2017, 9 am - 4:30 pm.Where: 755 Industrial Road, Madisonville, KY 42431Lunch will be provided.Agenda below.​With the generous support of the U.S. Economic Development Administration, the International Economic Development Council is offering this free ...  Read More

​The Pennyrile Area Agency on Aging & Independent Living is in the process of completing the FY18 Needs Assessment Survey. The overall purpose of the survey is to obtain information regarding the needs of senior citizens in the Pennyrile Region. The survey results will be utilized for planning purposes. Please take a few minutes and complete the survey by clicking on the link. The deadline for co...  Read More