The 54th Annual Dinner Meeting will be held Monday, June 12th at The Bruce Convention Center with a reception and registration beginning at 5:30 pm and the dinner and meeting beginning at 6 pm.  Please join us as we celebrate the past year and all that has been accomplished in the Pennyrile Region.  Service awards and the John C. Mahre Regionalism Award will be given at the event.An award-winning ...  Read More

Established in 1963, Older Americans Month (OAM) is celebrated every May. Led by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), OAM is a time for us to acknowledge the contributions and achievements of older Americans, highlight important trends, and strengthen our commitment to honoring our older citizens.This year’s theme, Aging Unbound, offers an opportunity to explore a wide range of aging exp...  Read More

Let’s build a national elder justice movement, through movement! Walk for WEAAD begins May 1st, on the first day of Older Americans Month, and runs through June 15th, WEAAD.Sign up now online or through the Walker Tracker app, so you’re ready to walk, run, or do any other activity to show your support for WEAAD. And we do mean any other activity — Walker Tracker converts Americans with Disabilitie...  Read More

The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Pennyrile Area Development District (PeADD) Board of Directors will occur on Monday, April 10, 2023, at 12:00 Noon (CDT) and will be held in person at the PeADD office located at 300 Hammond Drive, Hopkinsville, KY 42240.  A buffet lunch will be offered beginning at 11:00 a.m.  The meeting will also be streamed live on YouTube (@pennyrileareadevelopmentd...  Read More

Murray State University is hosting its annual Security Matters Conference on April 20, 2023 from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm on the 3rd floor of the Curris Center on Murray State University’s campus in Murray. The overall lineup is fantastic, and the conference and lunch are free.  The luncheon speaker is Mike Hamilton. Mike is the founder of the PISCES project. In cooperation with Murray State University ...  Read More

The Kentucky Office of Homeland Security (KOHS) is proud to host training events like this one in support of Kentucky's local units of government, communities, and critical infrastructure. Intended audience:Everyone! This is a beginner level course.IT – if you are IT try to bring someone non-IT from your office (sharing is caring)Local Elected OfficialsEmergency ManagersAnyone who writes grantsCri...  Read More

The Pennyrile District Long Term Care Ombudsman Program covers Caldwell, Christian, Hopkins, Livingston, Lyon, Muhlenberg, Todd and Trigg counties.We are looking for Friendly Visitor Volunteers.You can make a difference by spending as little as one hour a week visiting residents inLong Term Care Facilities including: Nursing Homes, Personal Care Homes, and Assisted Living Centers.Join us | APRIL 5...  Read More

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