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Roughly 200 Fort Campbell soldiers deployed to Europe

Roughly 200 Fort Campbell soldiers are on their way to Europe in support of the United States’ commitment to NATO allies and partners. According to a news release, this is part of a regular rotation of forces to the European theater, and “Strike” soldiers of 2nd Mobile Brigade Combat Team,

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National Weather Service issues tornado watch for western Kentucky

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a tornado watch for western Kentucky until 11 p.m. Wednesday that includes Christian, Todd and Trigg Counties. Along with the threat of tornadoes, scattered hail and wind gusts of up to 70 MPH are possible. More weather information is available at weather.gov/pah.

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Wind Advisory to be in effect Wednesday

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Wind Advisory to be in effect for the entire area from 8 a.m. Wednesday until Wednesday night. Sustained winds of 20 to 30 miles per hour are likely with gusts of up to 50 miles per hour possible throughout the day,

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Fort Campbell soldier found deceased

A Fort Campbell soldier was found deceased on Fort Campbell Monday.  That was confirmed to WHOP News by Lieutenant Colonel Martin Meiners, who identified the soldier as Specialist Stephen Akinlotan of Virginia, a 21-year-old a Infantryman who was assigned to the 3rd Mobile Brigade “Rakkasans”, 101st Airborne Division, Air Assault. 

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