Lake Cumberland Area Development District, Inc.

09/22/2026

Lake Cumberland Area Development District, Cumberlands Workforce Development Board and the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet partnered to host a job fair last week at the Hal Rogers Fire Training Center in Somerset, Kentucky. Over 28 employers were on site for individuals to discuss career opportunities, connect with recruiters and submit resumes.

Pictured below are LCADD staff Charlotte Smith and Karen Miller.

08/24/2026

LCADD held their 57th Annual Meeting recently at the Center for Rural Development in Somerset, Kentucky. A special thank you to Board Chairman Hershell Key and guest speaker Congressman James Comer. The meeting was well attended by local and state officials, partners, board members and LCADD staff and families. Executive Director Waylon Wright presented employee service awards and appreciation awards to Board members. LCADD wishes to thank everyone for their continued support and look forward to another great year.

08/14/2026

The 2027-2030 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) is now available on the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s (KYTC’s) website. The project listing in STIP is based upon the projects scheduled in the 2026 Enacted Highway Plan approved by the Kentucky General Assembly, and signed into law by Governor Beshear in April 2026. The STIP is mandated by the federal “Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act” (IIJA), the Congressional Act authorizing ongoing federal-aid transportation programs.
In compliance with federal law, the KYTC has made the FY 2027-2030 Draft STIP available for public comment from August 1, 2026 through August 30, 2026, a period of 30 days.
For more information you are invited to attend the Regional Transportation Committee Meeting on September 3rd at 12 central time at LCADD in Russell Springs.

08/12/2026

Please use the link below to register:

https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019febee954f70d295e24c86f3d36414

08/06/2026

LCADD is seeking proposals from qualified Kentucky-licensed Occupational Therapists to provide occupational therapy and home modification coordination services for a proposed Older Adults Home Modification Program serving eligible older adults across our ten-county region.

Proposals are due by 4:00 p.m. Central on Friday, August 21, 2026.

Download the full RFP and required Response Packet at www.lcadd.org.

Questions may be directed to Paige Coe at [email protected].

This opportunity is contingent upon award of 2026 OAHMP grant funding.

08/05/2026

Lake Cumberland Area Development District (LCADD) recently took the regional stage in Atlanta, where it was invited by the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) to highlight two tourism projects in McCreary County funded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA).
The presentation was part of the July 21-23, 2026, Economic Development Training for the EDA Atlanta Region, bringing together rural development organizations from across the Southeast.
LCADD is proud to share the work taking place throughout the Lake Cumberland region and the partnerships helping move these projects forward. EDA investments have supported meaningful improvements in our communities, creating opportunities that strengthen the region and benefit the people who call it home.

07/24/2026

06/25/2026

We are hiring an Accountant! Join our team today!

Class Title: Accountant II (PDS)Department: FinanceSupervisor: Director of FinanceSupervises: None Class Characteristics:Under the general direction of the Director of Finance, prepares and maintains accurate bookkeeping records for the LCADD PDS Program and other programs as needed, including state...

06/15/2026

LCADD staff wore purple today to observe World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. For more information visit worldelderabuseawareness.com

06/11/2026

Senator Brandon J. Storm and Representative Daniel Elliott presented Mayor Housam Haddad and the City of Liberty with a check for $12,563,000 to fund the Liberty Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Project. Senator Storm stated, “Investing in critical infrastructure projects to address issues affecting their public water or wastewater systems has been of utmost importance, and we sincerely appreciate everyone who worked tirelessly to secure this crucial funding.” The grant was made possible through the Kentucky WWATERS Program. LCADD staff Judy Hachey, Community Development Specialist, and Lyndsey Brown, Deputy Executive Director, were pleased to assist the City of Liberty with the preparation of the application and will continue to provide funding administration throughout the project.