The Regionalist

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Fourteen BRADD staff members complete Mental Health First Aid training

Annual awards recognize regional leadership, public service and partnership across the Gateway region

Residents, local officials, businesses and community organizations shared input to help shape the region's Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

Workforce leaders remember the longtime advocate, mentor and skilled trades champion for his leadership and lasting impact on Kentucky's workforce system

State funding will support water system improvements in Smithland and Oak Grove

Coalition event draws 45 attendees for education, community resources and activities focused on protecting older adults

The Kentucky River Area Development District wrote and will administer the grant applications supporting major water and wastewater improvements in Knott and Wolfe counties

The City of Falmouth and the Northern Kentucky Area Development District have been awarded a $500,000 EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant to evaluate 13 underutilized properties and support future redevelopment, economic growth and community revitalization

Grounds for Growth supports America250KY restoration project

BTADD-TENCO's youth employment initiative helped Montgomery County graduate gain work experience, earn a professional license and secure full-time employment

In recognition of Elder Abuse Awareness Month, Cumberland Valley Area Development District staff gathered for a ribbon ceremony to help raise awareness about elder abuse and the importance of protecting older adults in its communities

Lincoln Trail Area Development District supports local business through revolving loan fund

BSADD specialist oversaw year-long application effort

Free event in Winchester features expert sessions on fall prevention, fraud, brain health and technology

Kentucky WWATERS Program funding secured with support from Lake Cumberland ADD

CVADD staff join celebration featuring games, mock races and hat competition

Annual event celebrates healthy aging with Olympic-style competition, wellness resources

Four-year grant targets environmental assessment and redevelopment planning across five-county region

Targeted effort addresses food insecurity among older adults and at-risk residents in eastern Kentucky

Fleming, Lewis and Maysville chambers unite to highlight local business growth in rural Kentucky

Kentucky district directors gather for spring retreat focused on economic development, state budget and community investment

KIPDA-assisted grant funds lead remediation at former Shelby County Jailer's Residence

Day of wellness, dancing and community connection marks Lincoln Trail's biggest Older Americans Month event yet

BRADD-secured funding launches first phase of new facility to serve Down syndrome families across southern Kentucky

Green River area legislators recap 2026 Kentucky General Assembly priorities at GRADD board meeting

High school students lift seniors' spirits with handmade cards through a Western Kentucky suicide prevention initiative

Creative Medicaid education event draws seniors to learn, play and celebrate community support

Lake Cumberland ADD wrote and will administer EDA award aimed at spurring local business growth

Partnership connects laid-off workers with jobs, training and support services

Lawmakers recognized for service and accomplishments during recent session

New group aims to strengthen response and recovery across eastern Kentucky

Eight projects to improve aging infrastructure across the county

FIVCO awarded a KYOAAC grant for recovery community center

Development to provide 72 affordable, accessible units for Kentuckians with disabilities

Local officials, community gather to celebrate unveiling of newly renovated volunteer fire facility

Region-wide activities promote independence, wellness, and healthy aging for adults 50 and older

LaRue County and LTADD enhances important economic development infrastructure

Eight intensive sessions will equip participants to explain district services with confidence

Annual free event raises awareness about child abuse prevention in Owensboro

WKWB and partners connect hundreds of job seekers and employers across the Pennyrile this spring

PADD oversees EDA investment as officials break ground on SkillRise 270 facility

Local officials and state leaders cut the ribbon on new 6,500-square-foot facility

Region's job fair season draws hundreds of participants, sets stage for Veterans-focused event

April 29 event offered education, resources and community connections for caregivers

$1.29 million project will add greenery, signage along Kentucky Route 114

FIVCO, Gateway ADD partner on senior center planning

The redesigned gwadd.org makes it easier for users to find what they need

Connecting communities to opportunity: career fairs making an impact across the region

NKADD recognizes the professionals who keep Northern Kentucky's roads, water systems and infrastructure running every day

Wilson's work has helped bring millions in funding to communities across the region

LTADD earns recognition in the small business category for the statewide workplace excellence program

Construction on a new senior center wing at the Barren County YMCA is nearing completion

Students, local leaders and record attendance mark GRADD's annual awareness event at the Daviess County Courthouse

A welding candidate with 17 years of experience is already headed to an interview

$1.15 million in grant funding supported the Murray Art Guild's new headquarters on North Fourth Street

A decade in the making, the campground aims to tap into eastern Kentucky's growing ATV tourism economy

The Kentucky River Elder Abuse Council held its annual aging conference, bringing more than 200 professionals together from three regions

Three ADDs unite to connect communities with funding partners

Federal funding to support construction of modern commercial space at Clinton’s Enterprise Park

PeADD staff attend Delta Regional Authority training in Memphis to strengthen regional economic development partnerships

Morgan brings 20-plus years of public administration and regional development experience to newly created role

Recovery backpacks stocked with essentials and naloxone kits offer a fresh start to those rebuilding their lives after incarceration or rehabilitation

LTADD’s engineering services helped Meade County save more than $3 million on infrastructure investments

Founded by formerly enslaved persons in 1872, Washington Lodge #1513 has raised more than $168,000 toward rebuilding

TENCO’s Putting Young Kentuckians to Work connects a former Little League player to a career in water utility operations

Quarterly readiness exercises will keep backup site prepared to serve meals across five-county region

The council aims to strengthen collaboration, coordination and long-term planning around public health, behavioral health, substance use recovery and overall community wellness across the five-county region

Cumberland Valley initiative connects older adults with coordinated physical, mental and social support services

New Hope Estates marks milestone in Eastern Kentucky’s flood recovery with first two homes completed in Prestonsburg

Bobbi Jo Lewis, commissioner of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Department of Rural and Municipal Aid, speaks at regional transportation committee meeting

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Bluegrass Area Development District staff recently gathered in Lexington for a two-day AI bootcamp provided by AuthentiLEAD

McCreary County Judge-Executive Jimmie Greene is among the newest additions to the Kentucky Council of Area Development Districts Board of Directors

SHIP Coordinator Mitch Goodin assisted hundreds of clients across the region with plan reviews for 2026 coverage

$5 million congressional earmark funds 22,600 feet of new line plus 131 meter and service replacements to curb multi-day outages

Project funded through state energy grant adds rooftop solar, LED lighting and high-efficiency windows to cut costs, reduce emissions and boost resilience at courthouse

Proposed funding would support environmental assessments across the five-county region to unlock redevelopment opportunities, spur economic growth and revitalize underutilized properties

GADD partnership with the Joanie Bernard Foundation and Team Shelter USA, LLC set for 2026

BTADD welcomes Josh Rister to a new full-time position created through an ARC Ready 2 Grow grant, expanding services and strengthening development efforts in Fleming, Lewis and Robertson counties

NKADD and Joanie Bernard Foundation mark decade of partnership, spaying and neutering more than 32,000 cats to support healthier communities across Northern Kentucky

KIPDA-backed project brings new Bedford clinic, expanding primary and urgent care access in Trimble County

LTADD outlines 2026 legislative priorities focused on infrastructure, economic growth and community well-being across eight Kentucky counties

Governor praises BRADD's regional projects and community planning efforts during recent visit

Program growth reflects expanding partnerships and a shared commitment to empowering veterans through independent, home-based care

Grants support expanded fire protection in Clinton and modernization of the Marshall County Senior Citizens Center in Benton

Putting Young Kentuckians to Work initiative funded by the General Assembly helps 144 young adults overcome barriers and gain job training

USDA Rural Development State Director Travis T. Burton speaks as local officials and representatives share regional updates

The appointment reflects Davis’s leadership and FIVCO’s commitment to advancing aging and disability services

KRADD announces regional scholarship funds to help area high school graduates and technical students cover college costs and pursue postsecondary education

Funds will assist in the development of a Wildfire Protection Plan aimed at reducing the risk of wildfires

CVADD hosts Kentucky League of Cities Executive Director JD Chaney for an engaging discussion

The annual fair connects older adults with expert guidance on health, legal planning and dementia awareness.

The Barren River Area Development District (BRADD) held its 57th Annual Meeting Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, in Hart County, at the fairgrounds.

$200,000 grant received from U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service to support project

From intern to executive leader, Shake’s three-decade career leaves a lasting legacy of collaboration, innovation, and community growth across western Kentucky.

The $13 million housing project remains on track for 2026 completion, providing affordable homes for student families

Public and private partners unite behind a $7.5 million project redefining what’s possible for downtown redevelopment

Residents share ideas and priorities at local forum shaping Gallatin County’s long-term growth, infrastructure, and development plans

$850,000 project upgrades 50-year-old facility with modern features, improved accessibility, and renewed readiness for community events and emergency response