Auburn/Opelika This Morning

Auburn/Opelika This Morning

The ABBY Award-winning Auburn/Opelika This Morning features the only locally-originated radio newscasts in Lee County. The show, which airs from 6:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. weekdays, features daily in-studio guests including community leaders, elected officials, school superintendents, county officials, and representatives from Auburn University.

Phillip Ensler: Democratic Candidate for Lieutenant Governor on Auburn-Opelika This Morning

Apr 15, 2026
Ben Taylor was joined on the WANI hotline by Representative, Phillip Ensler to discuss his campaign for Lieutenant Governor in the upcoming primary...

Auburn Pickleball Open Is Headed to Lake Wilmore

Apr 15, 2026
Auburn Parks and Recreations will play hosts to hundreds of pickleball players as they'll compete to become the first Auburn Pickleball Open Champion...

Game Day for Heroes Gets Soldiers Their "Life Back" After War

Apr 07, 2026
You can help by just donating tickets, time or even food when it comes to getting veterans "back to life" through Game Day For Heroes. Set up to establish a structured approach of providing mental health support, life skills and spiritual renewal for military and veterans...

Cyclists Descend Into Lee County To Race On Gravel

Apr 02, 2026
Auburn-Opelika Tourism's Anthony Terling and Travis Harrison talk "gravel road race" and how that impacts tourism by just riding through Lee County on a bicycle...

The "Youngest Voice of Reason" and Auburn Student Brilyn Hollyhand Joined AOTM

Mar 30, 2026
With a new book launching and continuing to tour, Brilyn Hollyhand took time out of his busy schedule to join Auburn-Opelika This Morning and discuss what he faces daily, Condoleeza Rice coming to Auburn and what's next...Find his book here: Make America Talk Again

Beauregard Native Partners With NIKE for Local Youth Basketball

Mar 24, 2026
John Thomas from JT Global has seen the world through the lense of basketball and is now looking to give back locally to the youth of Auburn, Opelika and Lee County...

Dr. Herring Discusses Auburn City Schools

Mar 20, 2026
Auburn City Schools Superindentent, Dr. Cristen Herring joined Auburn-Opelika This Morning to discuss the state of the school system as well as updates on various events throughout ACS...

The Pro Pickleball Association is Headed to Opelika

Mar 18, 2026
Opelika's Sportsplex will play host to hundreds of professional pickleballers. Jacob Guidry from the Pro Pickleball Association joined AOTM during "Terling Tuesday" to preview the April event...

The Harrison College of Pharmacy Talks No Smoking and No Vaping

Mar 11, 2026
National No Smoking Day is today and Auburn Pharmacy student, Lucy Tocco discusses the resources provided by the College of Pharmacy that will educate the public on the danges of not just smoking tobacco products but the dangers of vaping as well...

USA Pickleball's Golden Ticket Happening Now in Auburn-Opelika

Mar 11, 2026
Auburn-Opelika Tourism discussed bringing the "golden ticket" with USA Pickleball to Lee County where over 500 from around the world are set to compete...

How Would You Grade Steven Pearl's First Year as Head Coach at Auburn?

Mar 05, 2026
"The Drive Thursday" with Bill Cameron from ESPN 106.7 & The Drive (weekdays from 4p - 6p) covered women's hoops, AHS Girls Final Four AND AU Men's Hoops' chances at postseason with a visit to Alabama Saturday followed by the SEC Tournament next week...

What is "The Foundry Development" Coming to North College?

Mar 05, 2026
Auburn City Manager, Megan Crouch discussed Auburn City Council's decision on a new development coming to North College in Auburn...

Board Of Education Spot Filled and Recognitions Highlighted Auburn City Council

Mar 05, 2026
Auburn City Council recognized its employees, the foundry on North College was addressed and a host of other issues discussed at the first meeting of the month for March. Auburn City Manager, Megan Crouch joined AOTM to discuss...

What's Happening With The Old Opelika Chamber Building?

Mar 04, 2026
Opelika City Council addressed what to do with the old Chamber building as well as audits were addressed among a host of other agenda items during last night's meeting. City Clerk, Russell Jones joined AOTM to address and recap the meeting...

Auburn City Schools' AD Updates Playoff Projections and Spring Sports

Mar 03, 2026
The Athletic Director for Auburn City Schools discusses Final Four in girls hoops PLUS, is "NIL" headed to Alabama?