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.

Bison Giving Day with Southern Union State Community College

Oct 19, 2026
"You Power the Herd!" Bison Giving Day is just around the corner and you don't have to wait until November 5th to get involved...

Lee McInnis On Why He is Running for Congress

Oct 09, 2026
Congressional candidate, Lee McInnis stopped in to visit with Ben Taylor with Auburn-Opelika to discuss what it's been like on the campaign trail around Alabama as he aims at representing the state in Washington...

Gubernatorial Candidate Doug Jones Talks Campaigning in AL

Oct 05, 2026
Doug Jones had a brief stop in Lee County while on the campaign trail and sat down with Ben Taylor during Auburn-Opelika This Morning to discuss what he could do for Alabama...

Ron Sparks: Back in Politics and Running for Ag Commissioner

Oct 05, 2026
Former Ag Commissioner and currently running again, Ron Sparks visited with Auburn-Opelika This Morning and talked "campaigning again."

AG Candidate: "I'm not for red or blue, I'm for you."

Sep 30, 2026
Attorney General candidate, Jeff McLaughlin visited with Auburn-Opelika This Morning to talk about campaigning in Alabama...

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...