​All of us at ACL are celebrating a historic milestone for Americans with disabilities and older Americans: the 26th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA made clear that people with disabilities of all ages should experience equal opportunity, independent living, economic self-sufficiency, and full participation in all aspects of society. From curb cuts and accessible...  Read More

​Attorney General, Andy Beshear spoke to a group of citizens today in Madisonville regarding scams and consumer protection.   Information was provided regarding how to report a scam, and how to sign up for Kentucky's "No Call" list.   To learn more about how to protect your family from scammers, contact the Office of the Attorney General at 888-432-9257.   You may also contact the Pennyrile Area A...  Read More

​FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 19, 2016) – Brewco Marketing Group, a Central City based experiential marketing agency, will grow its footprint in Muhlenberg County with 18 new jobs and a $600,000 investment, Gov. Matt Bevin announced today.“Brewco has become a permanent fixture at NASCAR and other major events in recent years, and it’s encouraging to see the company expanding its operations in the Commonwe...  Read More

​“The Older Americans Act clearly affirms our nation’s sense of responsibility toward the well-being of all of our older citizens. But even more, the results of this act will help us to expand our opportunities for enriching the lives of all of our citizens in this country, now and in the years to come.” President Lyndon B. Johnson spoke these words 51 years ago today as he signed the Older Ameri...  Read More

​PADD held their monthly Board of Directors meeting on Monday, June 11, 2016. Members of the PADD Management Team presented information about programs and services. The FY 2017 proposed budget was presented and approved by the full Board. Two changes were recommeded by the Executive Commitee to the PADD Bylaws and were approved by the Board of Directors. Several Federal and State reports were prov...  Read More

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​The Pennyrile Area Development District Board of Directors elected four of their members to serve as officers for the next two fiscal years at the July 11, 2016 Board of Directors meeting held in Hopkinsville, KY. The new officers are: Board Chair – Ms. Lori Harper of Christian County; Vice Chair - Judge Executive Donnie Carroll of Hopkins County; Secretary – Mayor Scott Marshall, City of Guthri...  Read More

At a press conference Thursday, June 30, in Henderson, KY, Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin and Indiana Governor Mike Pence announced and signed a Memorandum of Understanding to move forward with plans to extend the Interstate 69 bridge from Evansville to Henderson. Kentucky and Indiana have set aside a combined $17 million for development costs to include an environmental and design study....  Read More

​Kentucky Department of Parks Commissioner, Donnie Holland, and Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet Secretary, Don Parkinson, announced a $3.7 million investment in the four State Parks located in western Kentucky on June 29 at the Lake Barkley State Park in Cadiz.  Through dollars allocated in the state budget, the investment will serve to make much needed improvements such as structural ...  Read More

​On June 15, 2016, the Pennyrile Elder Abuse Council celebrated World Elder Abuse Awareness Day! The Pennyrile Elder Abuse Council hosted an event at the Fire Station Number 1 in downtown Hopkinsville. Mayor Carter Hendricks attended the event along with many others. The Pennyrile Elder Abuse Council provided a cookout and entertainment.  The event was held to bring awareness to the community abo...  Read More

​In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, staff at Pennyrile Area Development District participated in "wear purple" day. To learn more about the Pennyrile Elder Abuse Council, please contact Cindy Tabor, LTC Ombudsman at 270-886-9484 or via email at [email protected]....  Read More

​The Pennyrile Elder Abuse Council met at Kroger Wednesday morning on Senior Day to hand out invitations to the World Elder Abuse Awareness Event scheduled for 3:30 pm, Wednesday, June 15th at the Fire Station #1, downtown Hopkinsville....  Read More