​Open Meetings/Open Records : 9:00 - 12:00 Noon CDT Open Records Act: Purpose and Construction , General Requirements, duties in Responding to Open Records Requests, Copying costs Formatting Statutory, Exceptions to the Right of Inspection, Legal Challenges, Role of the Attorney General. Open Meetings Act: Purpose and Construction, General Requirements, Duties in Responding to Open Meetings Compla...  Read More

​LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Fifty community leaders have successfully completed the year-long Delta Leadership Institute Executive Academy, a program of the Delta Regional Authority. The Executive Academy is a training program that brings together business and community leaders from each of the eight states of the Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions for a collaborative leadership devel...  Read More

On Thursday, August 4th, Rep. Myron Dossett of Pembroke and a group of dedicated professionals representing first responders from the Pennyrile Area Development District traveled to Frankfort to discuss the importance of Citizen Corps and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) in Kentucky. Citizen Corps and CERT are volunteer organizations that focus on preparing individuals through education, t...  Read More

​The Pennyrile Region is better prepared for disasters with the recent approval of their local hazard mitigation plan, which is a long-term strategy to reduce the community’s vulnerability to natural disasters.The plan identifies hazards and potential hazards in the Pennyrile Region, and it creates a framework to help community officials make decisions that may ultimately protect lives and propert...  Read More

The Small Business Tool Kit will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, August 17-18, 2016, in Caldwell, Christian, Lyon, Todd, and Trigg Counties. There is no cost to attend these one-hour presentations. Those who should attend include bankers, investors, CPA’s, accountants, small business owners and anyone who works with small business owners to help them become successful. Attendees will learn abou...  Read More

​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