​We are pleased to announce the Pennyrile Area Development District is an official host agency for AmeriCorps. We are partnering with Green River Area Development District to expand the AmeriCorps program into the Pennyrile Counties. We are currently looking for a qualified individual to serve as a member (volunteer)  to be placed in our agency. They will receive a living allowance of $12,630, edu...  Read More

​Cindy Tabor, Pennyrile Long Term Care Ombudsman presented centenarian, Marguerite Fox with citations from Representative Will Coursey and Senator Stan Humphries in recognition of “Celebrating Centenarians” on Wednesday, July 26, 2017.  Ms. Fox is 104 years old....  Read More

​The 31st Annual Pennyrile Senior Games will take place from September 18th through September 20th at the Debow Complex. This yearly event is planned by Hopkinsville Parks and Recreation with the assistance of many sponsors in our community. This event allows individuals to be put in brackets by age that are 50 and over to compete in events. This event is not only for fun but it helps promote soci...  Read More

​The Todd County 911 Dispatch was awarded $66,015 from the Kentucky 911 Services Board for the 2017 CMRS Grant Funding Cycle. These grant funds were awarded for the replacement of their current dispatch console equipment along with updated software for the Todd County Dispatch. Likewise, the Trigg County 911 Dispatch was awarded $70,000 from the Kentucky 911 Service Board. Trigg County’s grant fun...  Read More

​The PADD Board of Directors held their monthly meeting on Monday, July 10, 2017 at the PADD Office in Hopkinsville. Reports were provided from representatives of U.S. Senator Rand Paul, U. S. Senator Mitch McConnell, U.S. Congressman James Comer, Representative Melissa Prunty, and the Department of Local Government. Senator C.B. Embry, Jr. stated the General Assembly is waiting to see if the Gove...  Read More

The Kentucky Department for Aging and Independent Living urges everyone to be safe in the heat!  They list simple steps to follow in their July 2017 Senior Health and Wellness Newsletter....  Read More

A ceremonial ribbon cutting was held on June 15, 2017 in Muhlenberg County to identify Paradise Park Industrial Park as certified AT&T Fiber Ready.  Hood Harris, AT&T President, was joined by many local officials and representatives for the event at the Career Advancement Center in Powderly.  The designation is a tool for economic development personnel to utilized when talking to potential industr...  Read More

​In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, on Thursday, June 15, 2017, the Hopkins/Muhlenberg Elder Abuse Council met at the old courthouse square in Madisonville, KY to bag food items collected during the month of May for local seniors. For more information about the Elder Abuse Council, please contact Cindy Tabor, Pennyrile Area Development District Long Term Care Ombudsman at 270-886-...  Read More

​Pennyrile Area Development District/ Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living Staff and programs were recognized during 2017 Kentucky Department for Aging and Independent Living Awards Ceremony on June 13, 2017 at the Galt House in Louisville. Harley Nittler was recognized as the 2017 Support Broker/ Case Manager of the Year. Harley works in the Home and Community Based Waiver program as a Su...  Read More

​A crowd of over 500 gathered at the James E. Bruce Convention Center in Hopkinsville, KY on June 12, 2017 to celebrate the 48th Annual Dinner Meeting of the Pennyrile Area Development District. The annual event, sponsored by Planters Bank of Hopkinsville, gives all local officials, legislators, business and civic leaders, and others from throughout the Pennyrile the opportunity to look back on t...  Read More

​Every year an estimated 5 million, or 1 in 10, older Americans are victims of elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation. And experts believe that for every reported case of elder abuse or neglect, as many as 23.5 cases go unreported. Everyone can act to protect seniors – no act is too small. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) – commemorated on June 15th every year – is an opportunity for you or ...  Read More

​The Pennyrile Area Development District/Area Agency on Aging hosted an event this afternoon to “Celebrate Centenarians”. The event was coordinated in recognition of Older Americans Month. A reception was held at the Pennyrile Area Development District Offices in Hopkinsville. Those recognized during the reception included Centenarians from across the Pennyrile counties. A total of 45 individuals ...  Read More