Pennyrile Area Development District (PEADD/AAAIL) has been designated as the Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living (AAAIL), by the Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, in accordance with the regulations set forth in Title III of the Older Americans Act (OAA) of 1965, as amended.As the Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living, PEADD/AAAIL is responsible for administering federal and s...  Read More

Deputy Secretary Beth Brinly of the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet was the guest speaker at the meeting.  She began by stating that the National Governor’s Association met last week and two major topics were re-entry and the justice involved population.  She stated that a collaboration of education and workforce partners who are investing in justice involved individuals, which included Secre...  Read More

The application period is currently open for the Land and Water Conservation Fund, Recreational Trails Program, Recycling and Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Management Grants Programs. Cities, counties, state and federal agencies are eligible to apply for funds under these programs. The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) provides federal grant funds to protect important natural areas, acquir...  Read More

The next regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the Pennyrile Area Development District (PeADD) Board of Directors will occur on Monday, January 9, 2023 at 12:00 Noon (CT) and will be held in person at the PeADD office located at 300 Hammond Drive, Hopkinsville, KY 42240. A virtual option will be available on our YouTube channel located at https://www.youtube.com/@pennyrileareadevelopmentdi3739/li...  Read More

The Pennyrile AAAIL hosted the quarterly Advisory Council on Aging meeting Wednesday, December, 14, 2022 at the PeADD office. Staff reports were made by Payton Kidd, Miranda White, Cindy Tabor and Amanda Stokes. Jill Collins, Pennyrile AAAIL Director provided updates regarding new staff members, advisory council terms of service and the upcoming procurement meetings. A special guest musical perfor...  Read More

The PADD Board of Directors held their Annual Christmas Board Luncheon and Legislative Update at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park on Monday, December 12, 2022 after not meeting for the past two years due to COVID then the tornadoes that touched down in the Pennyrile region last year. Board Chair, Judge Hollis Alexander, chaired the meeting which began at noon and welcomed everyone to the Clifty ...  Read More

Researchers at the University of Kentucky are conducting a research study to learn more about how environmental conditions affect radon levels inside homes. Participants are invited to take a brief survey and test their home for radon three different times over the course of the next year.You may be eligible to participate if you:• Live in Christian County, Kentucky• Are age 21 or older and own yo...  Read More

The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Pennyrile Area Development District (PeADD) Board of Directors will occur on Monday, December 12, 2022, at 12:00 Noon (CT) and will be held in person at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park located at 20781 Pennyrile Lodge Road, Dawson Springs, KY 42240.A copy of the tentative agenda detailing the meeting is enclosed. A buffet lunch will be offered beginni...  Read More

November is National Family Caregivers Month as a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. We at PeADD want to say THANK YOU to everyone who is serving or has served as a caregiver for one of their family members or friends throughout their lifetime.Are you a caregiver for someone living with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia? The National Family Caregiver Program offers a...  Read More

November 3, 2022  -  The Kentucky Council of Area Development Districts (KCADD) and the Kentucky Association of District Directors (KADD) are seeking applicants for the position of Executive Director for their office located in Frankfort, Kentucky.  The position serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of both organizations.Applicants must possess a master’s degree in public administration, bus...  Read More

Guess what time it is??  It’s time for some enjoyment and FUN!!  The Forgotten Angels Project is kicking off its 16th year.  We serve residents that live in “Personal Care Homes”.  They are usually younger and sometimes suffer with mental illness rather than physical limitations.  We focus on this group of residents because they seem to be most forgotten by friends, family and society.You may be a...  Read More

Company approved for $480 million in federal grants to boost EV battery production in the United States FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 20, 2022) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear joined local officials in Christian County and leaders from Ascend Elements Inc., a manufacturer of advanced, sustainable battery materials made from recycled lithium-ion batteries, for the groundbreaking of the company’s largest operatio...  Read More