​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

​Now that the solar eclipse is over you've got something new to look forward to and it’s Residents’ Rights Month, an annual event designated by Consumer Voice to honor residents living in all long-term care facilities. It is an opportunity during the month of October to focus on and celebrate awareness of dignity, respect and the rights of each resident. This year’s theme, “It’s All About Me: My ...  Read More

​As mandated by the U.S. Constitution, the Decennial Census counts every person, one time, and in the correct place. Full participation in the upcoming 2020 Census will provide our communities with vital information about who we are and what we need. It will take all of us coming together to ensure every Kentuckian counts. For the first time, an internet response option will be available for ind...  Read More

​The Kentucky Office of Homeland Security has announced the recipients of funding under the 2017 Kentucky Homeland Security Grant Program. Applications were scored, ranked and funded based on the application score and relativeness of the project. The Kentucky Homeland Security Grant Program is a yearly grant cycle that is open to all local government agencies. Pennyrile ADD staff assists numerous ...  Read More

​The Delta Regional Authority and Governor Matt Bevin, together with their federal and local-based partners, awarded funds to three projects in the Pennyrile Area Development District.  The City of Greenville received funding for wastewater infrastructure improvements in the amount of $400,000.  This project will provide upgrades to the Paradise Lift Station in Greenville needed to provide adequat...  Read More

Pennyrile Allied Community Services, Inc. will be holding State Health Insurance Prgram (SHIP) Medicare Part D Open Enrollment Events in the nine counties of the Pennyrile region.  See the flyer below for more details on each event....  Read More

​Participants enjoyed a beautiful day at the 29th Annual Pride of the Pennyrile Industry Appreciation Event held at Lake Barkley State Resort Park on Thursday, September 28, 2017. The Pennyrile Area Development District and Economic Development professionals and volunteers from each county host the Industry Appreciation event annual to say "thank you" to the major employers of the Pennyrile region...  Read More

​The 2017 Pennyrile Walk to End Alzheimer’s Disease was held Saturday, September 23rd at the Justice Center in Hopkinsville. Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Over four hundred people turned out on a warm morning and walked around the Justice Center and...  Read More

​The Pennyrile Area Development District serves as a sponsor agency for the Child and Adult Care Food Program ( CACFP). The annual training for Family Day Care Home providers was held at the PADD office on Saturday, September 23, 2017. Elaine Jeff from the Department of Education was the guest speaker and provided program updates which will be effective October 1, 2017. If you are a registered, ...  Read More