
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.
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"Â 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...
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:Â 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...

