Toney Atkins is a retired newspaperman, former entertainer (known in the Daytona Beach, FL, area as "Toney A") and a former school teacher in Chickamauga and Rossville in northwest Georgia in the late 1960s and early 1970s. In this blog, he.makes it easy to find important hard news, commentaries,stories of tragedy, hope and humor. The blog Includes some of his own compositions. His motto is SPREAD LOVE AND PEACE! Tell someone you love them, and do it today.
Saturday, June 21, 2014
Friday, June 20, 2014
My Way News - Gerry Goffin, Carole King's ex-husband, dies at 75
By The Associated Press from MyWay.com News.
Thursday, June 19, 2014
'The World at Night' Reveals Beauties of Earth and Sky - NBC News.com
Don't miss this spectacular photo gallery from NBCNews.com.
The death toll in west Africa's three-nation Ebola outbreak has risen to 337, the World Health Organisation said Wednesday, making it the deadliest ever outbreak of the haemorrhagic fever. Fresh data from the UN health agency showed that the number…
A musician, teacher and new father is dead after a stray bullet pierced the wall of his Florida home on Tuesday and struck him in the back of the head. The Panama City News Herald reported that 33-year-old Justin Ayers and his wife were welcoming their…
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
My Way News - US aims for trial of Benghazi suspect held on ship
By The Associated Press from MyWay.com News.
Social Media News - Breaking News & Top Stories
Latest Social Media news, photos and videos from NBCNews.com.
U.S. News - Breaking National News Headlines & Video
Updated top U.S. news, videos and photos from NBCNews.com.
World News - Breaking International News Headlines
Updated world news, videos and photos from NBCNews.com.
My Way News - Iraq, US struggle with response to militant push
By The Associated Press from MyWay.com News
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
My Way News - US focus shifts away from airstrikes against Iraq
By The Associated Press from MyWay.com News.
My Way News - Tornadoes flatten tiny rural Nebraska town; 2 dead
By The Associated Press from MyWay.com News
My Way News - Explosion rocks World Cup viewing venue in Nigeria
By The Associated Press from MyWay.com News.
My Way News - Prospect of new Iraq fight turns hawks into doves
By The Associated Press from MyWay.com News
My Way News - Nabbed Libyan militant lived openly in Benghazi
By The Associated Press from MyWay.com News
My Way News - US seizes Benghazi suspect in deadly Libya attack
By The Associated Press from MyWay.com News
My Way News - The Situation charged in fight at tanning salon
By The Associated Press from MyWay.com News
Monday, June 16, 2014
Sports News - Breaking News & Top Stories
Some really big sports news, with the latest from NBCNews.com.
My Way News - More US troops to Iraq; special forces considered
By The Associated Press from MyWay.com.
My Way News - Box office top 20: '22 Jump Street' collects $57M
By The Associated Press from MyWay.com News.
My Way News - Seacrest: Kasem's death a loss for radio listeners
By The Associated Press from MyWay.com News
My Way News - Kasem was an island of calm in swirl of pop music
By The Associated Press from MyWay.com News
My Way News - Militants post photos of mass killing in Iraq
By The Associated Press from MyWay.com News
Sunday, June 15, 2014
My Way News - Airstrikes in NW Pakistan kill about 100 militants
By The Associated Press from MyWay.com News
My Way News - Thousands of Iraqi men answer urgent call to arms
By The Associated Press from MyWay.com News
Saturday, June 14, 2014
My Way News - Ukraine vows to punish rebels who downed plane
By The Associated Press from MyWay.com News
Friday, June 13, 2014
Iraq Turmoil - NBC News.com
The latest news, photos and videos from the Iraq crisis via NBCNews.com.
Ukraine Crisis - NBC News.com
Updated news, photos and videos on the crisis involving Russia and the Ukraine from NBCNews.com.
My Way News - Vets watch as insurgents undo sacrifices in Iraq
By The Associated Press from MyWay.com.
My Way News - Obama: US will send fresh help to beleaguered Iraq
By The Associated Press from MyWay.com News
Tennessee Doppler Weather Radar Map - AccuWeather.com
Doppler radar for Tennessee, Georgia and surrounding states from AccuWeather.com.
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Iraq Turmoil - NBC News.com
Updated news stories, photos and videos dealing with the turmoil in Iraq from NBCNews.com.
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
World News - Breaking International News Headlines
Latest news, photos and videos from around the world from NBCNews.com
Grieving family adopts military dog that was with son on last mission - News - TODAY.com
From TODAY.com
Toney Atkins comments: This one brought tears to my eyes. God bless the members of the military and National Guard, along with their families,friends and four-legged buddies.
Congress News - Breaking News & Top Stories
Top news, photos and videos from coverage of Congress by NBCNews.com.
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
My Way News - Congress moving to ensure speedier care for vets
By The Associated Press from MyWay.com
My Way News - 5 US troops killed by friendly fire in Afghanistan
By The Associated Press from MyWay.com
Monday, June 09, 2014
My Way News - Police: Vegas cop killers had anti-government view
By The Associated Press from MyWay.com
Hatewatch Headlines – 6/9/14 | Hatewatch
From SPLCenter.org
News that your local and national media probably are not reporting about the hate movement in this country that is far more dangerous to us than the five foreign enemies released from Gitmo in exchange for the only POW in Afghanistan.. ... Toney Atkins
ALSO see related and important stories and information at http://toneyatkins2.blogspot.com/
TV News - Breaking News & Top Stories
"Game of Thrones" update, the Tony Awards and much more from the world of TV entertainment in stories, photos and videos from NBCNews.com.
Sunday, June 08, 2014
Celebrity News - Breaking News & Top Stories
Comedian Tracy Morgan injured in crash. This and more celebrity news, photos and videos from NBCNews.com.
Saturday, June 07, 2014
U.S. News - Breaking National News Headlines & Video
Latest U.S. news, photos and videos from NBCNews.com.
Friday, June 06, 2014
SPECIAL TO WORLD WAR II VETERANS
D-Day in HD - Episodes, Video & Schedule - HISTORY.com
Premieres Friday night, June 6. More info and previews at above link to History.com.
Thursday, June 05, 2014
93-Year-Old Vet Parachutes Onto Utah Beach - NBC News.com
From NBCNews.com
D-Day 70th anniversary is June 6. If you know a World War II veteran, how about saying "thanks"?
RADAR FOR GA; SEVERE STORMS POSSIBLE
Georgia Doppler Weather Radar Map - AccuWeather.com
Interactive Doppler storm and rain watch radar for Georgia and surrounding states. POSSIBLE SEVERE WEATHER ON THURSDAY AND EARLY FRIDAY June 5-6. Thunderstorms are possible over the weekend, forecasters say.
From AccuWeather.com
D-Day 70th Anniversary - NBC News.com
From NBCNews.com
Toney Atkins comments: If you know a World War II veteran, please thank him or her for their service and sacrifice. These veterans are aging and may not be with us for long. They deserve our appreciation. The link above takes you to news, photos and videos about the observation of D-Day, the sixth of June.
Wednesday, June 04, 2014
Tuesday, June 03, 2014
Monday, June 02, 2014
This Futuristic Condom Covers Just The Tip
From The Huffington Post
Toney Atkins comments: This blog covers everything.
Hurricane Season Officially Begins Today - NBC News.com
From NBCNews.com
Hurricane season began June 1 and ends Nov. 30.