Big Sandy Area Development District

05/26/2026

CMH 23 has issued a Request for Proposals for audio, video, and broadcast equipment for the CMH 23 Workforce and Tourism Development Project located in the CMH 23 Studio at the Mountain Arts Center. For a full copy of the RFP, click here:
https://bigsandy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/RFP-Package-CMH-23-Studio-Equipment.pdf

05/11/2026

Big Sandy Active Living Workshop: Creating Walkable & Bike-Friendly Communities
Communities across Kentucky are discovering how small improvements to sidewalks, crossings, trails, and bike facilities can make a big difference for health, safety, and quality of life.

Join Bike Walk Kentucky and the Kentucky State Physical Activity and Nutrition Program (SPAN) for a regional Active Living Workshop focused on practical ways communities can support safe walking and biking.

This workshop is designed for community members, local officials, public health professionals, planners, advocates, and anyone interested in making their community safer and more active.

During this interactive session, participants will explore:

How walking and biking support community health and economic vitality
Why transportation and the built environment influence physical activity
How communities identify gaps in sidewalks, crossings, and trails
The role local planning plays in improving transportation options
Partnerships that help move projects from ideas to reality

This workshop will highlight examples of successful walk and bike initiatives happening across Kentucky and provide tools communities can use to begin making progress locally.

The session is intentionally designed for a general audience, focusing on practical ideas and community conversations rather than technical engineering detail.

Space is limited to 40 participants to allow for discussion and collaboration.

Snacks and lunch will be provided.

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05/06/2026

The Big Sandy Area Development District is in the process of closing out the Agricultural Apple Sorting & Packing Facility ARC POWER Project. The project completed earthwork and paving around the apple packing facility under construction in the East Kentucky Business Park. The project was funded in part by the Appalachian Regional Commission and administered by the Kentucky Community Development Block Grant Program. A public hearing will be held at the Historic Martin County Courthouse, 32 East Main St., Inez, KY on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at Noon. The purpose of the meeting is to review past use of funds and program performance. All are welcome.

04/27/2026

Big Sandy's Community Collaboration for Children Program and the staff at the Big Sandy ADD are observing April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month by wearing blue and decorating our office grounds 💙 We want to raise awareness about child maltreatment and promote preventative measures that support child well-being 💙

04/08/2026

04/02/2026

Access the full RFQ Package at: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:ff6611f5-3f56-4f43-bc57-43b6af4cef1b

03/26/2026

Mark your calendars!

KYTC is hosting two public information meetings next month to share more on Improving US 460, a new project to improve regional mobility and safety along US 460 between Salyersville and Paintsville.

Make plans to stop by Johnson Central High School or Magoffin County High School between 5:30 and 7 p.m. to learn more and share your input.

03/13/2026

We were honored to receive a special St. Patrick's Day greeting for Prestonsburg from the Consul General of Ireland to the Southeastern Untied States, Frank Groome.

Thank you to everyone helping celebrate Irish heritage in our community. We hope to see you at tomorrow's celebrations throughout the region! ☘️