All Area 26 News

  • KNL: Goodbye to Joe S.

    Panel 42 Delegate – We can learn from your Experience AA in Kentucky recently lost a great trusted servant. I had the opportunity to meet our Panel 42 Delegate Joe S. a few times. Others knew him much better and could certainly share how they were helped by this dedicated, trusted servant. He helped a lot of people. Some people in greater Louisville might be able to share about Joe sharing wisdom and fellowship at a local Waffle House after a meeting, or how he continued to carry the message for over 50 years in Alcoholics Anonymous.  He remained active… Read More

  • KNL: 23 Years by Brandon M.

    For 23 years, addiction was the driving force behind my decisions. It took my peace, my dignity, my relationships, and eventually left me homeless with little more than the clothes on my back. I watched opportunities disappear, trust erode, and dreams fade into survival mode. There were countless moments when it seemed easier to give up than to keep fighting. Addiction convinced me that the wreckage of my life was permanent, and for a long time, I believed it. But recovery had a different plan. One day at a time, one decision at a time, I began rebuilding what addiction… Read More

  • KNL Spring 2026: Area 26 Website Updates

    Helping to Carry the Message Online By Sean R. – Area 26 Webmaster Over the past several months, the Area 26 website has continued to grow as a more useful, current, and service-oriented resource for our members, groups, districts, committees, and visitors. The goal of this work is simple: to make it easier for people to find accurate information, stay connected with Area 26 service, and share updates that help carry the message. One of the most visible additions is the new Area 26 News and associated Subscription feature. This gives us a dedicated place to post updates, announcements, committee… Read More

  • Area 26 Delegate’s Post-Conference Reports

    Kaitie S., our Area 26 Delegate, has returned from the 2026 General Service Conference and is presenting her report to districts throughout Kentuckiana. Multiple in-person events have been planned, and a Kentuckiana-wide Zoom meeting has been scheduled. Check them out on our Events Calendar.

  • Subscribe to Area 26 Events

    Visitors to the Area 26 website can add our events calendar to their phone or calendar application (e.g., Outlook, Apple/Android Calendar, or Google Calendar. Here’s how: Your calendar subscription will automatically include all future events. Note: The bottom two subscription options are for exporting. These provide a “snapshot” of current events, not a subscription that updates as new events are added.

  • Subscribe to News Post Browser Notifications

    Desktop users of Edge, Chrome, or Safari (on Mac) can now subscribe to news post notifications. You can cancel the notification at any time. Look for a small box to appear at the top of the Area 26 website after your first visit. Once you are subscribed, your browser will notify you when a new post is added. iPhone users can open the Area 26 website in Safari and tap the Share button. Tap View More, scroll down, and select Add to Home Screen. Exit Safari and then click the new Area 26 icon on your Home Screen, where you… Read More

  • Submit District and Committee News

    Members of the Area 26 Service Committee can now share accomplishments and changes by submitting news posts for publication on the Area 26 website. Visit this page on our website, submit your news, and complete the confirmation process. Note that only those with an Area 26 email may confirm news posts.

  • Subscribe to the Area 26 Delegate’s Dispatch

    Subscribe to the Delegate’s Dispatch for brief, timely reflections from the Area 26 Delegate on experiences in service. Each issue offers insight into current work, perspectives, and developments that affect the Area as a whole. Subscribe—and share it with others in your district and home group.