On Monday, June 9, 2025, the Pennyrile Area Development District (PeADD) hosted its 56th Annual Dinner Meeting at The Bruce Convention Center in Hopkinsville. The event celebrated more than half a century of regional collaboration, economic progress, and community impact across western Kentucky.With this year’s theme There’s No Place Like the Pennyrile, the evening took guests on a journey of disc...  Read More

Every May, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM), a time to recognize older Americans' contributions, highlight aging trends, and reaffirm our commitment to serving older adults.The 2025 theme, Flip the Script on Aging, focuses on transforming how society perceives, talks about, and approaches aging. It encourages individuals and...  Read More

Follow the Emerald Glow: You’re Invited to the PADD 56th Annual Dinner MeetingThere’s no place like home—and for over half a century, the Pennyrile Area Development District (PeADD) has proudly called western Kentucky home. In celebration of 56 years of regional progress, collaboration, and community impact, PeADD invites you to a magical evening filled with purpose, recognition, and vision for th...  Read More

The Pennyrile ADD is currently developing a Safety Action Plan for Caldwell, Christian, Crittenden, Hopkins, Livingston, Lyon, Muhlenberg, Todd, and Trigg Counties. This survey will be combined with crash analysis and local agency review of roadways to identify potential safety issues on county roadways. Once identified, the ADD and local counties will work to identify countermeasures to improve s...  Read More

Severe storms can pose significant risks to older adults, particularly those with mobility challenges or medical conditions. Proper preparation can help ensure safety and minimize stress during extreme weather events. Below are essential storm safety tips for older adults:1. Create an Emergency PlanIdentify a safe place in your home to take shelter, such as a basement or an interior room without w...  Read More

The Pennyrile Area Development District is seeking proposals from qualified vendors for a document management software solution tailored to the needs of the Veteran Directed Care (VDC) program. This software will facilitate the management, organization, and security of all documentation related to VDC, improving efficiency, accessibility, and compliance with applicable regulations.The VDC program ...  Read More

Pennyrile Area Development District is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide a Financial Management Software solution that will serve as a single source of information for the Veteran Directed Care Program in a hub-and-spoke model approach. The software must facilitate comprehensive financial tracking, patient case mix level documentation, spending plan management, detailed spending ...  Read More

Are you living on a fixed income and looking to save money on your Medicare costs? There are programs that may be able to help if you’re struggling to afford Medicare costs and prescription medications.Apply on Thursday, April 3rd from 9 AM - 11 AM at the Muhlenberg County Senior CenterPlease call TODAY to schedule an appointment with Ali Jones @ 1-866-844-4396...  Read More

Are you living on a fixed income and looking to save money on your Medicare costs? There are programs that may be able to help if you’re struggling to afford Medicare costs and prescription medications.Apply on Thursday, March 6th 8:30AM—10:30AM @ The Christian Co. County Senior Center Please call TODAY to schedule an appointment with Ali Jones @ 1-866-844-4396...  Read More

The Pennyrile Area Development District is hosting a FREE Dealing with Dementia workshop on Thursday, March 13 from 8:00am-12:00pm. This workshop will help you navigate the unique challenges of caring for someone with dementia by helping you understand dementia, manage problem behaviors and handle stress. Registration is required. Please contact Miranda White, Family Caregiver Coordinator, at 270-...  Read More

[Hopkinsville, KY] – Communities in the Pennyrile region have been awarded significant grant funding through two highly competitive federal programs aimed at enhancing outdoor recreation and public parks. The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) and the Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) provide critical support for trail development, park improvements, and outdoor facility upgrades, benefiting bo...  Read More

This February, Pennyrile Area Development District is launching the Spread the Love Campaign, an initiative leading up to Valentine’s Day aimed at spreading kindness, generosity, and support throughout our region. As part of this effort, we are hosting a Pet Food Drive to collect donations for homebound seniors who rely on their pets for companionship.The campaign encourages community members to p...  Read More