Contact your local Senior Centers to schedule your appointment with a SHIP counselor for Medicare Open Enrollment. Open Enrollment is October 15, 2022-December 7, 2022. Caldwell – Kickoff October 24, 2022 – Table set up with refreshments and information and taking appointmentsChristian – Kickoff October 21, 2022, 9:00 a.m. – Breakfast (muffins, pastries, coffee, juice) and table set up with inform...  Read More

October is Residents’ Rights Month, an annual event designated by Consumer Voice to honor residents living in all long-term care facilities and those receiving care in their home or community. It is an opportunity to focus on and celebrate the dignity and rights of every individual receiving long-term services and supports.Being a part of a community is essential to our well-being.  Throughout the...  Read More

 The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is seeking input from Kentuckians on its policy-based 2022-2045 Long-Range Statewide Transportation Plan (LRSTP) to support a multi-modal network well into the future. The public can review and comment on the draft plan via a survey at GetThereTogetherKY.org between Oct. 3 and Nov. 2.Input gathered will be used to help finalize the plan, which outlines t...  Read More

A Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) is the result of a local planning process designed to guide the economic growth of an area. The primary objective of the CEDS process is to help create jobs, foster more stable and diversified economies, and improve overall living conditions. It provides a mechanism for coordinating the efforts of individuals, organizations, local governments, a...  Read More

The Pride of the Pennyrile was held on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at the beautiful Lake Barkley State Resort Park.  Pennyrile Area Development District in partnership with Economic Development professionals and volunteers from each county hosted this Industry Appreciation Event in recognition of the major employers of the Pennyrile Region for their contributions to our local economy and quality...  Read More

The Monthly PeADD Board of Directors Meeting took place at noon on Monday, September 12th and was held at the PeADD office in Hopkinsville and streamed on YouTube Live.  PeADD Board Secretary, Crissy Carter, chaired the meeting.In PeADD staff reports, Angela Herndon, Regional Transportation Planner, discussed the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Report for which the PeADD office ...  Read More

Local Emergency Management, County and City Officials,Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funding as a result of DR-4663 Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides and Mudslides, July 26, 2022 through August 11, 2022, is now available.Below you will find the Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM) Notice of Funds Available (NOFA).  To be considered for funding, the Mitigation Actions Forms (MAF) must be ...  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 the costs of your Medicare and prescription medications. Apply on Thursday, September 8th 9PM—11AM @ The Christian County Senior Citizen CenterPlease call TODAY to schedule an appointment with Ali Jones @ 1-866-844-4396....  Read More

The award was presented at the 2022 Governor’s Local Issues Conference by Senior Advisor to Gov. Beshear, Rocky Adkins. The award represents excellence in service to Kentucky.LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Aug. 22, 2022) – At last week’s Governor’s Local Issues Conference, Senior Advisor to Governor Beshear, Rocky Adkins, presented the Peggy Satterly Spirit of Kentucky Award to the Pennyrile Area Development Di...  Read More

The August PeADD Board of Directors Meeting took place Monday, August 8th and was held at the PeADD office in Hopkinsville and streamed on YouTube Live.  Trigg County Judge Executive and PeADD Board Chair, Hollis Alexander chaired the meeting.Sheila Clark, WKWB Director, gave a brief update on workforce activities and discussed upcoming job fairs happening in the area to include the Step Into A Jo...  Read More

The July PeADD Board of Directors Meeting took place Monday, July 11th and was held at the PeADD office in Hopkinsville and virtually via Zoom which was streamed live on YouTube.  Crittenden County Judge Executive and PeADD Board Chair, Perry Newcom chaired the beginning of the meeting.Judge Executive Steve Tribble, PeADD Nominating Committee Chair, administered the Oath of Office to officially in...  Read More

Congratulations to Muhlenberg County Fiscal Court for their $169,600 investment award.  This EDA investment supports the Muhlenberg County Fiscal Court with developing a competitive and sustainable industrial park through a comprehensive master plan, feasibility study and marketing package to diversify the economy and ensure economic resiliency following significant impact from the coal economy an...  Read More