MCCRACKEN COUNTY DONATES $150k FOR LIFELINE’S NEW WOMEN’S CAMPUS

October 14, 2025

McCracken County on Monday approved a $150,000 grant to Lifeline Recovery Center for its new women’s campus near Barkley Regional Airport.

The funds will be used for infrastructure – site development, road access and sewer connections -- on the new campus, currently under construction and expected to open in 2026.

Lifeline executive director Ashley Miller said the center is grateful to McCracken Judge-Executive Craig Cymer, Commissioner Eddie Jones, Commissioner Bill Bartleman, Commissioner Richard Abraham, and Deputy Judge-Executive Steve Ervin for leadership in the county’s first financial support of the substance abuse residential treatment center.

“Their support comes at a critical time as Lifeline works to complete the construction of the new campus,” Miller said.

Miller said the local government’s support is part of more than $12 million received in mostly local donations.

“People across our community have come together to be part of this effort to help restore lives, reunite families and strengthen our community as a whole,” she said. “The county’s investment is another powerful example of that shared commitment, truly showing what’s possible when our community rallies around hope and second chances.”

Construction began earlier this year. The administration building is expected to open in December with dining halls and dorms set for March 2026 completion.

Donations can be made online at www.lifelinerecoverycenter.org/donate or mailed to Lifeline Recovery Center, P.O. Box, Paducah, KY 42002.