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Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Pet zebra in custody after running around Rutherford County, officials say
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — Law enforcement issued a warning to the Rutherford County community Saturday afternoon about a 'pet zebra on the loose.' The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office posted shortly after 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 31 about the zebra wreaking havoc on Interstate 24 near Joe B. Jackson Parkway. Williamson County veterinary clinic warns cat owners of deadly Bobcat Fever Deputies said they had to close I-24 because the animal was running through traffic on both sides of the highway. The westbound lanes have already reopened, followed by the eastbound lanes after the zebra disappeared in the woods. Rutherford County District 6 Commissioner Jonathan Beverly had also posted about the creature just before 1:45 p.m., saying, 'I can't believe I'm writing this, but nothing surprises me much anymore. There is a Zebra loose near Epps Mill Road, yes…an actual Zebra. If seen, please do not approach. Authorities are assisting.' READ MORE | Latest headlines from Murfreesboro and Rutherford County About 30 minutes after the sheriff's office announced the zebra was on the loose, Beverly told News 2 the zebra had been taken into custody, but there's no word on the animal's condition. Multiple people shared photos and videos on social media after seeing the zebra in Murfreesboro and Rutherford County. No additional details have been confirmed about this situation. 📲 Download the News 2 app to stay updated on the go.📧 Sign up for WKRN email alerts to have breaking news sent to your inbox.💻 for Nashville, TN and all of Middle Tennessee. This is a developing story. WKRN News 2 will continue to update this article as new information becomes available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
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2 wanted in connection to multiple Murfreesboro vehicle break-ins, police say
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WKRN) — Authorities in Murfreesboro are searching for two people that are believed to be connected to multiple vehicle break-ins that occurred on Memorial Day. The Murfreesboro Police Department posted about the incident shortly before 7 p.m. on Monday, May 26, saying that the individuals are also wanted for their connection to felony theft, credit card fraud and vandalism. READ MORE | Latest headlines from Murfreesboro and Rutherford County According to officials, the individuals shown in the photos above were last seen in a silver SUV with a Tennessee tag, which is registered to a different vehicle. The vehicle break-ins reportedly occurred at the Fountains at Gateway, Manson Pike Trailhead, and the pickleball courts on Golf Lane. If you recognize the people in the photos or have any information about the incidents, you are asked to call Detective Ferree at 629-201-5628. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Police: Man, 19, killed by train while trying to cross tracks with bicycle in Murfreesboro
A 19-year-old man was hit by a train while trying to get across railroad tracks and through a non-moving train in Murfreesboro on May 23, according to police. The man, who was not immediately identified, had climbed through box cars of a train that was stopped on the tracks at West Main and Overall streets at about 1:30 p.m. The man had a bicycle, which he tossed onto the tracks. When the man reached down to pick up the bike, another train traveling in the opposite direction hit the man, police said. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. Police are continuing to investigate. Reach Andy Humbles at ahumbles@ and on X, formerly known as Twitter @ AndyHumbles. This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Train hits, kills 19-year-old in Murfreesboro
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Climate
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‘Thank goodness for the dog': Family pet credited with providing warning before tree crashed into home
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WKRN) — In Murfreesboro, high winds sent several trees crashing into houses throughout the city. One woman told News 2 that she has her dog to thank for keeping her safe despite the fall. GALLERY: Severe storms roll into Middle Tennessee Families along Blackman Road saw some strong winds as storms rolled through Rutherford County Tuesday afternoon — including the family of Makenna Smotherman. Smotherman said that her mother had been sitting on the couch of their family home when their dog started barking erratically and jumping up and down on her mother's lap. Her mom took it as a sign and immediately went into a closet. Then, they heard a boom; a tree had fallen into their family home. 'I just thank God, really,' Smotherman told News 2. 'I thank God that everybody is okay and nobody got hurt and that we were still able to get into the house and get the dog. Thank goodness for the dog!' ⏩ Several other houses along the street sustained some damage, including flood damage. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Daily Mail
19-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Inside world's only public park where visitors can mine and take home real diamonds, with some worth thousands
A unique park in Arkansas has gone viral as the only place in the world where visitors can search for real diamonds and take home what they find - and one recent tourist just walked away with a gem worth thousands. Crater of Diamonds State Park, located in Murfreesboro, sits atop a volcanic crater, where thousands of amateur treasure hunters flock every year with one goal in mind: to hit the jackpot. Since becoming a state park in 1972, the 37.5-acre site has become a must-do attraction for visitors far and wide, with 35,000 diamonds yielded to date. In April, David DeCook from Stewartville, Minnesota, was visiting the park with his family when he spotted what he thought was a piece of candy wrapper glinting in the sunlight. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a 3.81-carat brown diamond worth thousands of dollars. 'David DeCook of Minnesota just registered this HUGE, 3.81-carat, brown, octahedral diamond he found on the surface at Arkansas' Crater of Diamonds State Park,' a Facebook page titled Diamonds in Arkansas wrote at the time. Diamonds discovered at the park are typically white, yellow, or brown in color. But it isn't only diamonds found in the area, as the area is also rich in other minerals, including amethyst, garnet, agate, jasper, and quartz. Visitors can bring their own tools or rent equipment on-site, which are used in three primary ways to search for diamonds. The first is surface searching by walking the fields, the second is wet sifting using water to separate stones from soil, and, thirdly, dry sifting without water. The park also features a Diamond Discovery Center and a visitor center, where guests can learn about the area's geology and have their finds identified and registered by park staff. If a visitor does find a diamond, staff will examine, weigh, and certify the stone free of charge, reports the Sun. While the diamond field is the main attraction, Crater of Diamonds State Park also offers walking trails, picnic areas, a campground, a fishing lake, and a mining-themed waterpark called Diamond Springs. Entry to the diamond search area costs $15 for adults and $7 for children. Waterpark access ranges from $10 to $12. The park is located near Murfreesboro, a small town with a population of just over 1,600. In August 2024, an Arizona father and son found a two-carat diamond while visiting Arkansas' Crater of Diamonds State Park. Will Barnett and his son Marshall made the discovery on July 27 after his uncle encouraged them to head to the site. After filling up a few buckets with dirt, the pair went to the park's south wash pavilion to sift through. The father found the glittering gem at the bottom of his screen and said: 'Hey Marshall, you should take a look at this.' And what a precious stone it proved to be!
