Coffey Wins Jamestown Mayor’s Race; Thomas Re-Elected in Russell Springs

Tuesday, November 3 by WJRS Staff

Barry Coffey won the race for Jamestown mayor, while Mayor Eddie Thomas was re-elected Russell Springs Mayor in Tuesday’s general election. In Russell Springs, Thomas received 440 votes to 262 for Cody Wilson. In Jamestown, […]

Addison Coffey Becomes Russell County’s All-Time Leading Scorer | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, August 24 by WJRS Staff

Russell County Lady Laker junior Addison Coffey (#3) has etched her name into school history, becoming the all-time leading career scorer for the Russell County High School varsity soccer program - boys' and girls' combined. Coffey reached the milestone during a dominant stretch this... Read More.

Jeter Coffey, age 80, of Russell Springs

Monday, March 2 by Zac Oakes

Jeter Coffey, age 80, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Sunday, March 01 2026 at Ephraim McDowell Hospital. He was born on Saturday, August 04 1945, in Columbia, Kentucky. He was the son of: Mother […]

Coffey, Abrell and Ccamaque named to girls All-District Team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Friday, February 27 by Zac Oakes

Three Russell County Lady Laker Basketball players were named All-District last night following the girls 16th District championship. Russell County's Aniyah Coffey, Addy Abrell, and McKenna Ccamaque were named to the All-District team. Cumberland County narrowly defeated Monroe County 49-48 last night in the... Read More.

Coffey shares information about setbacks with Shogun project

Monday, January 5 by Zac Oakes

With multiple setbacks on the planned Shogun location in Russell Springs, there have been multiple questions about what has caused such delays. Russell Springs Economic Development Director Jeramy Coffey recently shared some insight into those […]

Lady Lakers dominate South Warren; Coffey reaches 1,000 career points | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, December 15 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Lady Lakers picked up a dominant win on the road at South Warren Friday night. The Lady Lakers defeated the Lady Spartans 64-31. Aniyah Coffey led the Lady Lakers with 21 points in the win. Coffey reached the 1,000 point milestone... Read More.

David Coffey, age 76, of Russell Springs

Tuesday, November 18 by Sean Hammond

David Coffey, of Russell Springs, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 17, 2025, at the University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital. He was 76 years of age. Born on May 18, 1949, in Kenton […]

Coffey competes at state cross country meet | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, November 3 by Zac Oakes

Russell County High School freshman Will Coffey competed in the state cross country meet over the weekend at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. Coffey finished 122nd overall at the meet with a time of 19:32:50. There were 262 runners in the competition.

Glenda Sue Combest Leveridge Coffey, 82, of of Jamestown

Monday, November 3 by Zac Oakes

Glenda Sue Combest Leveridge Coffey, 82, passed away November 1, 2025, after a long battle with dementia. Glenda was born on March 27, 1943, to Philip Carl and Ruth Bledsoe Combest at her maternal grandparents, […]

Coffey qualifies for state cross country meet | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Tuesday, October 28 by Zac Oakes

Russell County freshman Will Coffey participated in the regional cross country meet this past Saturday, finishing 5th as an individual. With the 5th place finish, Coffey qualified for state competition this coming Saturday at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.

Current Weather

Stories tagged with: coffey

Coffey Wins Jamestown Mayor’s Race; Thomas Re-Elected in Russell Springs

Addison Coffey Becomes Russell County’s All-Time Leading Scorer | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Jeter Coffey, age 80, of Russell Springs

Coffey, Abrell and Ccamaque named to girls All-District Team | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Coffey shares information about setbacks with Shogun project

Lady Lakers dominate South Warren; Coffey reaches 1,000 career points | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

David Coffey, age 76, of Russell Springs

Coffey competes at state cross country meet | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Glenda Sue Combest Leveridge Coffey, 82, of of Jamestown

Coffey qualifies for state cross country meet | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Current Radar

Obituaries

Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown