​The PADD Board of Directors held their monthly meeting on Monday, March 13, 2017 at the PADD Office in Hopkinsville. In addition to staff reports regarding Community & Economic Development, Pennyrile AAAIL, and West KY Workforce, Federal and State reports were presented by State Representative Walker Thomas, Rachel McCubbin/U.S Senator Rand Paul's Office, and Amelia Wilson, U.S. Congressman James...  Read More

The Pennyrile Area Development District is taking bids on two (2) 2014 Ford Interceptors in which have recently been declared as surplus by the PADD's Executive Committee.   The approximate mileage on each vehicle is listed below: Gray 2014 Ford Interceptor - 90,000 miles Silver 2014 Ford Interceptor - 87,000 miles Bids will be received through the close of business (4:30 p.m.) on March 31, 2017...  Read More

​The quarterly meeting of the Pennyrile Advisory Council on Aging met on March 8, 2017. Council members and guests received updates from AAAIL staff regarding programs, services, waiting lists and upcoming events. The guest speaker was Doug Foster with Honor Flight- Bluegrass Chapter. He provided information and history on the Honor Flight and how Veterans of WWII, Korea and Vietnam may apply. If ...  Read More

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​The Todd County Fiscal Court has been awarded $500,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the Todd County Health Department Expansion Project.  The project will consist of a 3,970 square foot addition to provide space for staff that will allow them to increase productivity, improve service capabilities, and centralize their operations with an opportunity to grow in additional s...  Read More

​May is Older America’s Month.  To celebrate Older American’s Month, the Pennyrile Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living is requesting information to help us locate and honor all older persons 100 years of age and older throughout the Pennyrile district.  The Pennyrile Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living will provide a recognition plaque for those individuals who are or will be 100 y...  Read More

​Sixty percent of nursing home residents have no visitors--no family or friends to check on them or cheer them up. Research shows that long-term care residents receive better care when they have regular outside visitors. With just a few minutes each week, YOU could change a resident's life, and help improve the quality of care they receive. Learn more at our Friendly Visitor Orientation Valentine’...  Read More

​The Attorney General’s Office of Senior Protection is continuing its efforts to protect our most vulnerable Kentuckians through public outreach initiatives that are designed to educate and empower seniors across the Commonwealth.  In 2016, we participated in over 80 presentations focusing on emerging scams and the effects of financial exploitation of our seniors.  This year, we are excited to ann...  Read More

​The PADD Board of Directors held its Annual Christmas Luncheon on Monday, December 12th at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park. Ms. Gina Winchester, KY Department of Parks, welcomed guests. Federal reports were provided by Mr. Tim Thomas (Congressman Mitch McConnell), Mr. Jason Hasert (Senator Rand Paul), and Ms. Sandy Simpson (Congressman James Comer). A look ahead to the 2017 Legislative Session...  Read More

Pennyrile Area Development District Board of Directors held their monthly meeting on November 14th at 12:00 Noon at the PADD Office in Hopkinsville. Federal and State reports were provided and information was shared regarding availability of Area Development Funds, 2016 CEDS Annual Update, Area Agency on Aging & Independent Living, and the 2016 NADO Conference. The Board approved a resolution toad...  Read More

​The Forgotten Angels Project will be gearing up again for its 10th year, serving residents in “Personal Care Homes”.  Residents in PCH’s are usually younger and sometimes suffer with mental illness rather than physical limitations.  We focus on this group of residents because they seem to be most forgotten by friends, family and society.  Even more despairing is that these residents are only allo...  Read More

​"Our Nation was founded on the fundamental ideal that we all do better when we look out for one another, and every day, millions of Americans from every walk of life balance their own needs with those of their loved ones as caregivers." “This month, and every month, let us lift up all those who work to tirelessly advance the health and wellness of those they love. Let us encourage those who choos...  Read More