​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

​May is a month of fresh beginnings. Perennials bloom once again, blazing a trail of bright color. May is also when we celebrate Older American’s Month (OAM), acknowledging the perennial contributions of older adults to our nation. The 2016 OAM theme is Blaze a Trail. The Pennyrile Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living  will use this opportunity to raise awareness about important issues faci...  Read More

​The PADD Board of Directors held their monthly meeting on Monday, April 11, 2016 at the PADD Office in Hopkinsville. Guest speaker Commissioner Donnie Holland, Kentucky State Parks, gave a slide presentation overview of the parks, resort parks, campgrounds, pools, beaches, golf courses, buildings and marinas that encompass 45,000 acres of land in the park system. He highlighted recent State park ...  Read More

​April 7, 2016 Today, the U.S. Senate easily approved a House-amended version of S. 192, the Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2015, expressing Congress’s strong support for the vital home and community-based services that the Older Americans Act (OAA) authorizes and funds in communities across the nation. This action means that the bill has passed both chambers and will be sent soon to t...  Read More

​Washington, DC— Today, the U.S. House passed its version of a Senate-passed bill, S. 192, the Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2015, signaling its support for the vital home and community-based services that the Older Americans Act (OAA) authorizes and funds in communities across the nation. This action means that the bill is poised to be sent to the President for signature as soon as t...  Read More

​The Pennyrile Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living Advisory Council quarterly meeting was held Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at the PADD office. The agenda included program reports, waiting list updates and a budget and AAAIL update from Jill Collins, Director, Pennyrile Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living.Linsey Ramage, dietician, from the Christian County Health Department was the g...  Read More

​The Long Term Care Ombudsman Council met Wednesday March 16, 2016 at the PADD office.  Our guest speaker was Sherry Culp, State Long Term Care Ombudsman.  She spoke on the “12 days of Legislation left” and what that means to residents in Long Term Care.  The meeting was informative and well attended.  We also discussed our trip to Frankfort in support of “Rally for Seniors” at the rotunda.  After...  Read More

​​The City of Central City held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Lu-Ray Park Amphitheater project on March 15, 2016.  The construction of the amphitheater is Phase I of a multi-phased project to develop Lu-Ray Park on the site of the historic Lu-Ray Hotel.  The Lu-Ray Hotel was built in 1912 and was a major stopping point for travelers and workers on the railroad between Paducah and Louisville.  ...  Read More

​On Wednesday February 24th, a delegation from the Pennyrile region  (advisory council members, senior center staff, and Ombudsman volunteers) representing the interests of senior citizens who need services to stay at home went to Frankfort for a Senior Services Rally.  Sponsors of the event included:  the Kentucky Association of Gerontology, Kentucky AARP, Alzheimer’s Association, and Kentucky As...  Read More

​​The PADD Board of Directors held their monthly meeting on Monday, March 14th at the PADD Office in Hopkinsville, KY. Mr. Warren Beeler, Executive Director, Governor's Office of Ag Policy, was the guest speaker. Mr. Beeler shared information on trends in agriculture, livestock farming, crop farming, HB 611, county and state funding, Ag financial corporation KAFC, tobacco settlement funds, and the...  Read More