​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

​A crowd of over 500 gathered at the James E. Bruce Convention Center in Hopkinsville, KY on June 13th to celebrate the 47th 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 the y...  Read More

​Extra Help is coming your way on Friday, June 17th at the George Coon Public Library in Princeton, KY from 2:00 P.M -3:30 P.M. If you currently have or are eligible for Medicare and are of low income then you may be eligible to receive assistance with paying for your annual deductibles, monthly premiums and co-payments through Extra Help or the Medicare Savings Plans! Contact Ali Jones today at t...  Read More

​The Pennyrile Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living staff participated in Senior Day Out today in Dawson Springs on May 27, 2016. Information and educational materials were provided to participants regarding programs, volunteer opportunities and services available for older adults.  ...  Read More

​​World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) was launched on June 15, 2006 by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Nations. The purpose of WEAAD is to provide an opportunity for communities around the world to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older persons by raising awareness of the cultural, social, econom...  Read More

​​Congratulations to Trigg County on their designation as a Work Ready Community!  Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet Secretary Hal Heiner announced that Trigg County was one of the three newest counties to be certified as a  Kentucky Work Ready Community. The other counties are Bullitt and Montgomery. The Work Ready Communities certification program from the Kentucky Workforce ...  Read More

​The Pennyrile AAAIL hosted the annual advisory council/staff/provider/volunteer training at Lake Barkley Convention Center.  Speakers for the event, included: Tihisha Rawlins, AARP                               Gerina Whethers and Lori Farris: Kentucky Office of the Attorney General Jill Collins, Director, Pennyrile AAAIL The keynote speaker was Mitchell Tolle, an artist, motivational speaker an...  Read More

​In recognition of Older Americans Month, the Pennyrile Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living staff participated in a health fair Thursday, May 12, 2016 at the Caldwell County Medical Center. Information and educational material was provided to participants regarding programs, volunteer opportunities and services available for older adults.   To learn more about programs and services in you...  Read More

​The PADD Board of Directors held their monthly meeting on May 9th at the PADD Office in Hopkinsville. Guest Speaker, Mr. J.D. Chaney, Deputy Executive Director, Kentucky League of Cities, provided copies of the 2016 KLC Legislative Update and highlighted several pieces of legislation that were passed by the General Assembly this session. Kevin McClearn, Chief District Engineer for the District 2 ...  Read More

​​On May 9, 2016, PADD Board of Directors welcomed new board member, Mr. Roger Simpson, Citizen Member representing Crittenden County. Mr. Simpson received his Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Kentucky, is a Vietnam Veteran, retired airline pilot, part-time farmer and former PADD board member. He enjoys numerous outdoor sports, horses and farming. Welcome!...  Read More

​The Pennyrile Area Development District (PADD) will hold its 47th Annual Dinner Meeting on June 13th at the James E. Bruce Convention Center in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6:00 p.m. CDT. The annual event is sponsored by Planters Bank of Hopkinsville and gives all local officials, legislators, business and civic leaders, and others from throughout the P...  Read More