Auburn/Opelika This Morning

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.

City Of Auburn Election Coverage 2026

Aug 25, 2026
It was a night for the incumbents as all three with challengers ended the night victorious. Ben Taylor and Riley Hubbard had full coverage...

E-Sports Impacts Auburn-Opelika Through Gaming and Tourism

Aug 11, 2026
The non-profit, New Challenger Approaching in conjunction with the Opelika Public Library will play host to an expo that will feature gaming tournaments, a cosplay contest, food trucks and more on October 10th.

Goodwill Gives Back Through Jobs and Education

Aug 06, 2026
Jack Warden, President and CEO of Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers joined Auburn-Opelika This Morning to talk about their newest location in Auburn and how Goodwill gives back both monitarily as well as through jobs and education...

Spitfire Grill Takes the Stage at Auburn Area Community Theatre

Aug 06, 2026
Friday night kicks off AACT's production of "Spitfire Grill" and will run this weekend and next...

City of Auburn Candidate Forum 2026

Jul 29, 2026
WANI played host to the 2026 candidates for the Auburn Municipal Election set for August 25th. Auburn-Opelika's Ben Taylor visited with the available candidates and allowed them to make their pitch as to how they can best represent the citizens of Auburn...

Wheelchair Handball Wins Gold on America's 250th

Jul 14, 2026
A promise kept, "If we're showing up to compete, we won't be happy unless we bring home the Gold." - Ford Dyke, Head Coach of the US National Wheelchair Handball Team/Adaptive Athletics at Auburn UniversityCoach Dyke alongside Reita Clanton joined Auburn-Opelika This Morning to discuss winning the "Gold" and what's next for Adaptive Athletics...

AU's Stormwater Research Offers Grant Money and Helps Locally

Jul 01, 2026
Dr. Mike Perez walked us through the who, what, where and why in regard to "stormwater research" locally as well as the Southeast.

CH Septic: Proving Why Local Business is Great for Local Communities

Jun 09, 2026
More than just a septic company, Clay Howard is making CH Septic part of the community by giving back all while helping provide you with reliable septic solutions to keep your home safe, clean and functioning at its best...

How Can I Get Involved in "Seniors Helping Seniors?"

May 21, 2026
The Robinson family has used their last two years back in Auburn to start "Seniors Helping Seniors" through Lee and surrounding counties...Mollie and Joe shared their story during Auburn-Opelika This Morning with Ben Taylor...

Auburn-Opelika Tourism Talks "Play Easy"

May 19, 2026
Kerri Shields and Sean Flaherty joint the AO Tourism team during Auburn-Opelika This Morning and discussed the digital space distinations may be unaware of and how Play Easy can assist...

Ru's Roots Enters Year Two of Helping Define Adaptive Athletics

May 11, 2026
The story of the late Ruthie Garst continues to inspire her parents and others as her namesake, Ru's Roots is helping kids with adaptive athletics in Opelika...Her mother, Hanna, stopped by to update Auburn-Opelika This Morning on where the non-profit stands today and what to look forward to...

Auburn Parks and Recreations Helps Hoist Tourism

Apr 29, 2026
Auburn-Opelika Tourism benefits from more than just football games as Parks and Recreations with the City of Auburn also adds tourism to Lee County...

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...