WANI Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The WANI Podcast is the home for daily features and conversations from the ABBY Award-Winning Auburn-Opelika This Morning with Zac Blackerby and Brett Smith. You'll hear from Auburn, Opelika, and Lee County Leaders; Elected Officials at the Federal, State, and Municipal Levels; your favorite Fox News Personalities; and Local Business Owners and Non-Profits.
Dr. Herring recapped the Auburn City Schools boar meeting for April along with student registration, athletics, arts and upcoming graduation during Auburn-Opelika This Morning...
VCOM's Scott Godwin was joined by AUBix Co-Founder and CEO, Andrew Albrecht to discuss their partnership with the Alabama Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence (AAICE). More information can be found at www.aaice.net...
Auburn City Schools stopped by for their monthly visit on Auburn-Opelika This Morning to talk personnel approval, poetry, mass media at Auburn High, sports, performing arts and how March is "National School Social Work Month."
Saturday will feature an Auburn University Graduate Student that has already authored a book! Auburn-Opelika This Morning with Ben Taylor visited with two other authors that will be available as well...
Auburn-Opelika This Morning was joined by The Drive's Bill Cameron to talk AU baseball and the SEC Tournament...along with what to expect this afternoon on "The Drive."
Mike G talks hoops, football and what a great time it is in Auburn if you are a sports fan...It is "War Rapport Wednesday" on Auburn-Opelika This Morning with Ben Taylor...
Auburn-Opelika This Morning with Ben Taylor was joined by former Auburn Head Coach and current U.S. Senator, Tommy Tuberville to discuss Title IX. He and Ben had a chance to talk a little football towards the end as well...
Auburn-Opelika This Morning was joined by Mike G from The War Rapport to talk Auburn hoops but also discuss the ongoing situation with Alabama basketball...
The Austin 1st Foundation announces its inaugural golf tournament in mid-June along with other ways to get involve and support through various ways. Information can be found at austin1stfoundation.org. Anthony Terling has more...
Join University ACE this Sunday and celebrate 10 years of service to the area! Lots of give-aways, free food, kid friendly activities and even a petting zoo from Noon - 6pm (although, the store opens at 11am) next to the movie theater in Auburn...
Auburn-Opelika This Morning was joined by Opelika Mayor, Gary Fuller to discuss last night's council meeting...
This week's Big Screen Movie Reviews with Kevin "The Movie Guy" Flannigan includes last weekend's "Top 10," what's coming out this weekend and what you can stream. PLUS, Kevin discusses upcoming activities from The Edge and what do you get on your Domino's pizza?
Probate Judge and Lee County Commission Chairman, Bill English joined Auburn-Opelika This Morning with Ben Taylor to discuss Monday's Lee County Commission meeting...
Catch Darrell Dapprich Mondays just after 7am as he and Ben recap the weekend in sports with a touch of an Auburn slant on Lee County's NewsTalk and Information Station...WANI
Auburn-Opelika This Morning talked Auburn basketball with Mike G from "The War Report." Mike previewed Texas A&M this evening, the keys to success, Wendell Green Jr's improvement, is Chris Moore back and is this the best job of coaching out of Coach Pearl and his staff to date?
Auburn High takes on Smiths Station tonight and tries to break a streak of eight straight losses to the Panthers on the road. Scott Bagwell walked us through the playoff scenario and where the Tigers stand at this point earlier this morning during sports, brought to you by Top Hat Chimney Sweeps...
Dr. Herring discusses tonight's game vs Central Phenix City, crowd control, how to get tickets, parking and how to enter the gym. Tune in tonight to 96.3 WLEE beginning at 5:30 as the Tigers try and capture the area title. Jack Hudon will have the call...
From Locked On Auburn and Auburn Daily, Zac Blackerby breaks down Auburn basketball, the recipe for success, how good Coach Bruce Pearl has been and upcoming games. Plus, Ben and Zac talk a little football...
Locked On Friday with Zac Blackerby included basketball talk and where Auburn Football stands in recruiting since the hiring of Head Coach, Hugh Freeze...Zac had details and a preview of what you can find at Locked on Auburn or Auburn Daily...
Auburn Parks and Recreations celebrates Christmas, calendars are now available and get ready to register in the coming days and weeks for Spring sports...
Ben discusses Anatomical Sciences with Dr. Melinda Carter and Dr. William Pearson with The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM). VCOM incorporates the clinical sciences beginning in the first year of medical school and today, Anatomy was the topic of student instruction...
Probate Judge Bill English recaps last week's election along with a recap of this week's Lee County Commission meeting...
Kevin, The Movie Guy, Flannagan talks "Top 10" along with "What's Out This Weekend" & "What's Streaming." It's "The Big Screen Movie Reviews" brought to you by The Edge and Domino's...
"Reach Out and Read" is a chance for Auburn to beat Alabama "with the books!" Dr. Smith T and Lee County District Attorney, Jessica Ventiere joined AOTM to talk about how...
Why has Scott Stricklin from The University of Florida not been contacted as a potential Athletics Director at Auburn? If Auburn fans and media say, "make Lane tell you no," then should AU take the same route and "make Scott Stricklin tell you no?" Darrell Dapprich visits with Ben during "Double D Mondays" and sports...
Auburn City Manager, Megan Crouch joined Ben to recap the Auburn City Council meeting that included discussions of the Lake Wilmore property, communication equipment for the city and approval for power/electrical lines to move underground...
Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller joined Ben on the WANI hotline to recap the Opelika City Council meeting from Tuesday night. Mayor Fuller discussed Floral Park and a possible cell tower near there along with approvals and recognitions from last night's meeting...
Energy Savers ramps up this time of year as the weather changes and temperatures drop, Jack Warren let's us know what may be needed at your home in order to have things in working order...
"Girls in Aviation Day" is this Saturday and Dominique Verville stopped by WANI to discuss details of the weekend and how women can get involved in aviation...
Anthony Terling joined Ben for "Terling Tuesdays" that included more numbers regarding lodging, pickleball, races, cycling along with what AO Tourism does in regards to sports in the local area.
Kim Hendrix and Sid James from the Auburn University College of Human Sciences joins Ben Taylor and Riley Hubbard to discuss the Cary Center Nonprofit Summit with guest Horst Schulze as well as other happenings around the college.
Ben was joined by Nate Pass from Airport Motors as they discussed the 2nd Annual Tent Sale next weekend (Thursday, Friday and Saturday) at Airport Motors on Glenn (across from John Deer) in Auburn! Our sister station, Wings 94.3 and Ben will be on location next Friday at Saturday from 11a - 1p so stop by for food, prizes and a new whip...
AOTM was joined by Adonis Bozeman (Director of Admissions) and students, Andrew Bell (Class of 2025) & Palmer Ford (Class of 2025) to talk VCOM, how they are involved and what the public should know when it comes to being enrolled...
Challenger Phillip Pollard participates in a forum to inform the citizens of Ward 6 of his platform.
Incumbent Kelley Griswold and challenger Paul West participate in a forum to inform the citizens of Ward 1 of their platforms.
Incumbent Kelley Griswold and challenger Paul West participate in a forum to inform the citizens of Ward 1 of their platforms.
Auburn-Opelika This Morning is quite simply the most informative radio show in Lee County. The ABBY Award Winning Show airs from 6:00-9:00 weekday mornings and includes local and national news, sports, weather, local event coverage, special features, and
Landlords of all types are invited to lunch and updates from the Auburn Housing Authority. Public Relations Director, AJ Harris detailed what's in store for today...
AO Tourism joined AOTM to talk Lutzie Foundation and Mike Lutzenkirchen joined the show to talk about the foundation and how you can get involved!
Catherine from the Opelika Chamber talks awards, annual meeting, food trucks and a host of other things that can get you involved in the Opelika Chamber of Commerce!
Primary election coverage from last night as votes came in after polls closing...A visit from Tim James, Kay Ivey wins outright without a runoff and four votes separate the Whatley/Hovey race...
The Drive's Bill Cameron joins AOTM to discuss the transfer portal, the state of Auburn's spring sports and NBA Draft with the possibility of Auburn having a #1 overall pick...
Former co-host of the ABBY award winning, Auburn Opelika This Morning, Brett Smith turned in his official resignation at tonight's city council meeting...
With the election next Tuesday, incumbent for District Two's State School Board position, Tracie West discusses her experience with the state of Alabama and what's on the docket moving forward...
Voice of the Auburn High Tigers, Scott Bagwell with the call as AHS walks it off and forces a game three for a chance to play for the state title!
What's happening on "The MAX Roundtable" on our sister station, ESPN 106.7? Darrell Dapprich joined AOTM and talked with Ben about AU Basketball, Football and what Auburn Baseball needs to do to host a regional...
Lisa Sandt from the Lee-Russell Council of Governments joined Riley Hubbard this morning to discuss their annual senior citizen picnic Kiesel Park and details on their upcoming summit on preventing elderly fraud abuse.
This morning, Lee County Revenue Commissioner Oline Price talked with Riley Hubbard about the upcoming tax sale. Oline discusses the rules of a tax sale and property redemption as well as how you can get involved in the auction and ways to have your property avoid the tax sale.
Darrell Dapprich from "The Max Roundtable" joins Ben on Auburn Opelika This Morning to talk "FPI" and why Auburn Football sits inside the Top 10 nationally...
A-Day at Auburn and the overreaction of fans, The Masters continues to impress, the transfer portal for football and basketball is about to get BUSY...and what's on tap for The MAX Roundtable on our sister station, ESPN 106.7? Darrell drops in to discuss on AOTM...
Kevin, The Movie Guy, Flannagan talks movies and more on this week's Big Screen Movie Reviews presented by Domino's Pizza and The EDGE Ministries...
Brian Stultz with Rivals talks hoops, a tad bit of baseball and football at AU! He sat down with Auburn HC, Brian Harsin and his takeaways outside of a zoom call are worth hearing/reading about...
AO Tourism's Anthony Terling talks volunteers along with SEC's with Auburn University Equestrian and HC, Greg Williams on Auburn Opelika This Morning!
With a broad background in infectious diseases, Dr. Kenny Brock joined AOTM to discuss his research, VCOM-Auburn's most recent Research Recognition Day as well as the importance of students using research for advancement both academically and professionally...
Auburn Mayor Ron Anders mows his own yard, which is degrading in the eyes of the New York Times...
NewsTalk WANI is Auburn-Opelika’s source for community events as well as local news, weather and sports.
Auburn-Opelika this Morning features the only locally-originated radio newscasts in Lee County. The ABBY Award-winning show, which airs from 6-9 am w
NewsTalk WANI is Auburn-Opelika’s source for community events as well as local news, weather, and sports.
The ABBY Award-winning Auburn-Opelika This Morning features the only local 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.
In 2021, NewsTalk WANI also aired every Auburn City Council meeting as well as the 2021 State of the City address from Auburn Mayor Ron Anders live.
NewsTalk WANI also delivers up-to-the-minute news updates from FOX News Radio and local news at the top and bottom of each hour.
The daily programming line-up showcases the nation’s top radio talk shows including Brian Kilmeade, Bill O’Reilly, Clay Travis & Buck Sexton, Sean Hannity, Ben Shapiro, and Dave Ramsey.
NewsTalk WANI is Auburn-Opelika’s unquestioned radio leader for local news and information as well as the best lineup of talk programming.
In 1998, Auburn Network, Inc. launched it’s signature local program, Auburn/Opelika This Morning, with the mission of being the area’s unquestioned radio leader for local news, weather, information, and interviews- and the show has achieved just that. The show has been recognized by the Alabama Broadcasters’ Association nine times as being the best small market radio talk show in the state. Additionally, NewsTalk WANI has been recognized as Alabama’s Station of the Year on two separate occasions, the only station in the history of the state to ever accomplish that feat.
The first host of Auburn/Opelika This Morning in 1998 was Jerry Katz, followed by Jerry Potter, the late Rod Bramblett, current voice of the Auburn Tigers Andy Burcham, Bob Wooddy, and Zac Blackerby. Beginning in 2022, which is the 25th year of the show, Ben Taylor became the 7th host of Auburn/Opelika This Morning.
Auburn-Opelika This Morning is quite simply the most informative radio show in Lee County. The ABBY Award Winning Show airs from 6:00-9:00 weekday mornings and includes local and national news, sports, weather, local event coverage, special features, and live in-studio guests. AOTM provides the only local newscast in Lee County airing at the top-of-the-hour, following Fox News, as well as at the bottom of each hour.
Auburn-Opelika This Morning also features weekly segments including the Big Screen Movie Review and the Church & Pastor Spotlight.
Auburn-Opelika this Morning is where listeners know to tune to hear Auburn/Opelika’s movers, shakers, and decision-makers.
Darrell Daprich from the Max Roundtable on our sister station, ESPN 106.7 joined Ben and Auburn Opelika This Morning to talk hoops and NFL playoffs...
Probate Judge Bill English joins Auburn Opelika This Morning to discuss public hearings and upcoming meetings and more.
Community Relations Officer Leigh Krehling and Planning Director Matt Mosely from the City of Opelika give updates on city plans and upcoming events on AOTM
Chef Marc joins Auburn-Opelika This Morning to give fantastic ideas on food and culinary arts
President Maggie Goode and Vice President Katelyn Carswell of the Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy join AOTM
Dr. Gary Spooner of the Owen Center joins AOTM to talk about their event on Thursday and the biblical aspect of their counciling.
Corey O'steen joins Auburn Opelika this Morning with Zac Blackerby to discuss Creative Habitats and the project video "Keeping Auburn/Opelika Beautiful"
Ali Rauch and Makenzie Poole from The Opelika Chamber join Zac Blackerby on Auburn Opelika this morning to discuss future events with the Chamber and around the city of Opelika.
Senior Pastor Jeff Myers of First Baptist Church of Opelika joins Auburn-Opelika This Morning with Zac Blackerby to talk about weekend events.
The president of SUSCC Todd Shackett joins Auburn-Opelika This Morning with Zac Blackerby to discuss Coach Jamie McQuaker and the new Golf Program at Southern Union
Dominique Verville joins Zac Blackerby on Auburn-Opelika This Morning to discuss Auburn Women in Aviation and and Girls Aviation Day on Oct 16th.
Auburn City Manager Megan Crouch talks about the Auburn CIty Council Meeting from October 5th.
Paul WIllis and Lindsay Crosby share upcoming details about Storybook Farm and how listeners can get involved.
Lisa Sandt with the Lee Russell Council of Governments joined AOTM to talk about their vaccination campaign.
Lee County Revenue Commish Oline Price joines AOTM to give a monthly update on things happening throughout Lee County.
Todd Scholl with the Auburn Hotel and Conference Center and Chef Marc of Ariccia join AOTM!
Auburn Mayor Ron Anders joins AOTM to talk about AUBIX LLC opening a new $120 Million dollar data center in Auburn!
Former Auburn University Bass Fishing Club President Logan Parks joins Auburn-Opelika This Morning to provide an update on the team's successful season. Eleven Auburn boats are heading to the Bassmaster College National Championship Aug. 12-14, on the St. Lawrence River in New York. Auburn walks away from this season with two regular-season tournament wins. Parks & Tucker Smith are also the unofficial Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Team of the Year winners and will be recognized at the National Championship.
Auburn City Schools Superintendent Dr. Cristen Herring and Public Relations Coordinator Dan Chesser join Auburn-Opelika This Morning to provide an update after Thursday night’s Board of Education meeting. Dr. Herring provides an updated face mask recommendation as students prepare to return to school on Tuesday, Aug. 10. Auburn City Schools celebrated seven summer graduates and welcomed 80 new educators to their team this week. AHS athletics fall practice kicks off on Monday, Aug. 2. Auburn Junior High’s Kim Johnson, one of four finalists for Alabama Teacher of the Year will attend a luncheon with Gov. Kay Ivey in the coming weeks before the winner is announced on Aug. 12.
University Ace's Garden Expert Rex Ponder joins Auburn-Opelika This Morning to share some wisdom and answer the question: when is the best time to water your plants?
Communications & Marketing Specialist Brooke Bailey with Auburn University's Department of Campus Safety & Security joins Auburn-Opelika this morning as students are returning to campus. Bailey discusses incentives for vaccinated Auburn students, the current COVID-19 policy on campus, and the importance of AU Alert registration.
Lisa Sandt, Executive Director of the Lee-Russell Council of Governments, joins Auburn-Opelika This Morning to discuss programs offered by their Aging Disability Resource Center. Sandt shares exciting information about how LRCOG is kicking off a campaign to provide the elder community with support in scheduling and getting to COVID-19 vaccination appointments.
Oline Price, Lee County Revenue Commissioner, joins AOTM to discuss happenings at the Lee County Courthouse as her office finalizes the tax abstract to send to the state by August 9. Price also shares information about the revenue office's software upgrade that will allow citizens to purchase new motor vehicle tags online.
Auburn High School’s Head Football Coach Keith Etheredge and senior players Josh Owsley, Nasir Pogue & Carson Yancy join Auburn-Opelika This Morning to preview the upcoming season. Coach Etheredge shares a little on why he and his family chose to move to Auburn. Senior corners Pogue and Yancy talk defense and, starting kicker, Owsley, discusses how he is preparing mentally and physically for his senior season. You can listen to AHS Friday Night Football on Wings 94.3. The season begins on Friday, August 20 as the Tigers face Park Crossing at Duck Samford Stadium.
Ann Bergman with Auburn Parks & Recreation joins Auburn-Opelika This Morning to discuss the Sidewalk Chalk Challenge, Youth Fall Sports Registration, the City Market at Town Creek Park & more!
University Ace Hardware's garden expert Rex Ponder joins Auburn-Opelika This Morning to talk about the rainfall we are receiving in East Alabama and what it means for our grass and gardens. He also shares tips about fertilizing and tells a joke or two. Be sure to stop by University Ace TODAY and wish Mr. Rex Ponder a Happy Birthday!
Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller joins Auburn-Opelika This Morning to recap last night's city council meeting. Mayor Fuller shares his excitement regarding the June building report and provides an update on the pickleball court construction at the Opelika Sportsplex. Mayor Fuller also recognizes two of Opelika's very own National Merit Scholars.
Auburn City Manager Megan Crouch joins Auburn-Opelika This Morning to recap last night's city council meeting. Crouch summarizes the Auburn High School parking conversation and highlights the police division's new body camera and in-car video system. Representatives from East Alabama Medical Center attended last night's meeting to thank the City of Auburn for their participation in the vaccine clinic.
Opelika City Administrator Joey Motley joins Auburn-Opelika This Morning to preview tonight's Opelika City Council meeting. Motley talks tax abatement, June's city financial summary report, next year's budget preparation & more.
Auburn Mayor Ron Anders joins Auburn-Opelika This Morning to preview tonight's City Council meeting. Anders highlights board appointments, Auburn High School parking issues, infrastructure improvements & more.
Sports and Event Development Manager Anthony Terling with Auburn-Opelika Tourism joins AOTM to congratulate the 2021 Tourism Partner Award winners, the Opelika-Auburn Pickleball Club. The club was recognized last week at the Opelika Chamber 80th Annual Meeting. Terling also announces an upcoming Junior High/High School Bass Fishing Tournament coming to our area in March of 2022.
Director of Sales and Marketing Todd Scholl of The Hotel at Auburn University and Ariccia Cucina Italiana's Executive Chef Marc Osier join Auburn-Opelika This Morning to discuss exciting changes at both the hotel and restaurant. Chef Marc returns to Auburn for the third time to add his personal touch to the menu. Ariccia now serves brunch seven days a week from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Scholl also discusses the completion of renovations at the Auburn Hotel.
First Baptist Church of Opelika's Kids Pastor Paul Dunbar joins Aubrun-Opelika This Morning to recap this summer's youth events and discuss the fall schedule. Last week, FBCO attended camp at Shocco Springs in Talladega, Alabama.
Anna Hovey with the Auburn Chamber joins AOTM to talk about what's going on around the Chamber!
University Ace Hardware's Garden Expert Rex Ponder joins Auburn-Opelika This Morning to talk about how to prevent & treat plant fungus!
Auburn Parks & Recreation's Aquatics and Special Events Coordinator Maura Toohey joins Auburn-Opelika This Morning to highlight upcoming events in our area. The Summer Film Series continues TONIGHT at the Gogue Performing Arts Center Amphitheatre with the showing of Ratatouille at 7 p.m. Toohey also discusses the details of Fit Week & how you can get access to FREE workouts. Tomorrow night, the Auburn Aquatics Staff is hosting a Float-N-Movie event at Samford Pool. Catch all the details by listening to the entire conversation with Toohey!
Communications Manager Cat Bobo of Auburn-Opelika Tourism joins Zac & Lindsay to discuss a few of the many resources their website has to offer. Do you need help planning an event or want to try a new restaurant? Maybe, you need to advertise an event of your own. Whatever you may need, local experts like Cat Bobo at Auburn-Opelika Tourism are here to help. → www.aotourism.com ←
Jessica Taylor launched her run for United States Senate last week. Taylor, a mother, business owner, and full-throttle conservative from Calhoun County joins Auburn-Opelika this morning to discuss her campaign.
President and CEO Ali Rauch, Programs & Events Manager Mackenzie Poole, and the newest Marketing & Communications hire, Lenzi Womack, with the Opelika Chamber of Commerce join Auburn-Opelika This Morning to discuss the upcoming Educator's Breakfast, 22nd Annual Member Golf Tournament, 80th Annual Meeting, Connections, ribbon cuttings & more!
Alabama State Representative from House District 3 Andrew Sorrell of Muscle Shoals joins Auburn-Opelika This Morning to discuss his candidacy for the State Auditor position. Sorrell shares more about his campaign, background, qualifications, conservative values and his voting record in Montgomery.
Auburn City Manager Megan Crouch joins Auburn-Opelika This Morning to recap last night's City Council meeting. Crouch highlights citizen concerns, industry investments and city purchases, upcoming construction projects, the October 14-15 Pine Hill Lantern Tour, the Auburn 2040 kick-off meeting, the 2021 City of Auburn Neighborhood Conference, & more!
Mayor Gary Fuller joins Auburn-Opelika This Morning to recap Tuesday night's Opelika City Council Meeting which includes a partnership with the National Park Service on the Johnny Ray Rail to Trail Line. Mayor Fuller also provides a run down of the Work Session where the council approved the city engineer's proposal to submit a grant application associated with the plans to extend Veterans Parkway.
Incoming freshman at Auburn University, Sunisa Lee, joins Zac to talk about the US Olympic trials and earning a spot to compete for Team USA in Tokyo.
Lindsay Crosby joins the show for Finance Friday to talk about Bobby Bonilla and the power of compound interest!
University Ace's very own Garden Expert Rex Ponder joins Auburn-Opelika This Morning to crack a few Dad jokes and tell you how to deal with Japanese Beetles.
Aging Director Jeanna Thomas with Lee-Russell Council of Governments joins AOTM to discuss the Medicaid Waver Program, the Aging Disability Resource Center & more!
Oline Price, Lee County Revenue Commissioner, joins AOTM to share that the Lee County Courthouse is no longer requiring face masks as of July 2. Price also discusses how her office is preparing for October's tax notice distribution.
Deputy Chief Matthew Jordan with the Auburn Fire Department came on the show to talk about 4th of July fireworks.
Lee County Probate Judge, Bill English, joins Auburn Opelika This Morning to discuss last nights Lee County Commission Meeting.
It is Finance Friday with Lindsay Crosby discussing the economics of fireworks during 4th of July!
Dr. Annie Kirby, Director for Preventive Medicine and Public Health at VCOM-Auburn, and Clare Kranz, Assistant Clinical Professor at Auburn University, came on the show!
District Attorney, Jessica Ventiere, joined the show to talk about warning signs, myths, and resources for Human Trafficking.
Brooke Bailey with Auburn Campus Safety joined AOTM to talk about some of the questions parents and students have been asking during Camp War Eagle.
Rex Ponder of University Ace joins AOTM to talk about pruning! He also throws in some solid dad jokes.
Alabama State Representative Andrew Sorrell of Muscle Shoals joins Auburn-Opelika This Morning to discuss the role of the State Auditor, the position Sorrell is seeking in the 2022 election. Sorrell shares why he believes he is the best candidate for the job of watching Alabama taxpayer money.
Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Richard Minor joins Auburn-Opelika This Morning to discuss the Supreme Court ruling on NCAA v. Alston, the court's opinion written by Justice Neil Gorsuch, and Justice Brett Kavanaugh's concurring opinion.
Taylor Bergeron and Patrick McCurry join the show to talk about upcoming events with the Auburn Knights!
Tara Harbison, Executive Meeting Sales Manager of the Auburn University Hotel and Conference Center, joined Zac and Lindsay on the show!
Director of Music Ministries at Auburn United Methodist Church, Gary Klarenbeek, joins the show to talk with Zac about an upcoming event this Sunday! AUMC will be having their 19th annual Star Spangled Spectacular Concert.
Dan Chesser of Auburn City Schools joined Zac Blackerby to discuss student registration, the AL Teacher of the Year, upcoming summer activities, and the addition of a new sports team for Auburn High School.
President and CEO of Auburn Chamber, Anna Hovey, joined Zac Blackerby on Auburn Opelika This Morning!
It is that time of the week again! Finance Friday with Lindsay Crosby! Join us as we discuss the current housing market on Auburn Opelika This Morning.
Your trusted garden expert, Rex Ponder, with University Ace Hardware joins AOTM to discuss insecticides for your flowers, vegetables & more! Go visit Rex at University Ace for all your garden needs & for those last minute Father's Day gifts!
Ann Bergman with City of Auburn Parks & Recreation joins AOTM to discuss the Summer Film Series premiering at the Amphitheatre on the City of Auburn Lawn and Porch, art with Sara Custer, & more! Listen to the entire conversation to hear about upcoming summer fun in Auburn.
Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller joins Auburn-Opelika This Morning to recap Tuesday night's city council meeting.
Auburn City Manager Megan Crouch joins Zac and Lindsay on Auburn-Opelika This Morning to recap last night's City Council meeting. Listen as Crouch provides updates on the Cox Road and Wire Road Roundabout Project, surplus property & more!
Probate Judge of the Lee County Probate Court in Alabama, Bill English, joined Zac and Lindsay on Auburn Opelika This Morning.
Opelika Chamber of Commerce Interns Jen Glascow & Shelby Wear join AOTM to discuss their upcoming member appreciation lunch, 80th year anniversary celebration, ribbon cuttings, congratulations and member news.
President of Southern Union State Community College, Todd Shackett, joins Auburn Opelika This Morning to discuss students taking online classes, the up-and-coming aviation program, the AL FAME program, and more!
It is Finance Friday with your resident banker Lindsay Crosby discussing how to teach your kids about money!
Cultural Arts Administrator Sara Hand Custer and Art Education Specialist Emillie Dombrowski join AOTM to discuss Friday night's Summer Night Downtown Art Walk and Parade. Listen to the full interview to catch all of the event's details! You do NOT want to miss it.
Your trusted garden expert, Rex Ponder, with University Ace joins AOTM to discuss identifying the types of weeds in your lawn and garden & how to choose the right herbicide for your needs.
Have you ever considered playing tourist in your own town? Cat Bobo of Auburn-Opelika Tourism joins Lindsay Crosby to share a few "staycation" ideas. Listen for lodging and dining options, attractions, & ALL that Auburn & Opelika have to offer!
Ryan Bliss, Auburn Baseball's starting shortstop joins Zac & Lindsay on AOTM to discuss his time as an Auburn Tiger and the upcoming MLB Draft.
Airport Director at Auburn University, Bill Hutto, joins Auburn Opelika This Morning to discuss how things are going at the Auburn University Airport.
Cat Bobo of Auburn Opelika Tourism joins Lindsay Crosby to discuss upcoming events for this week!
Executive Director of the Food Bank of East Alabama, Martha Henk, joins AOTM to discuss food and monetary donations, volunteering, and food insecurity across the seven counties they serve. Listen to learn how you can make a difference in alleviating hunger.
Pastor Jeff Meyers joins AOTM to discuss FBCO's Vacation Bible School this week. Click to learn more about the PRESS PLAY theme and how your child can be involved. Lindsay Crosby and Zac Blackerby also talk baseball, boxing and more with Pastor Meyers. Click to listen to the entire conversation!
Tara Barr from Lee County Extension joins Zac and Brett on Auburn Opelika This Morning!
Susan McAllister with Auburn University Campus Safety joins AOTM to discuss the commencement of Camp War Eagle, phase three of campus COVID-19 vaccinations, and face covering policy changes effective June 1.
Rex Ponder with University Ace Hardware joins AOTM to discuss mole control, when to head to University Ace for indoor plants and all things succulent care.
Drop your favorite, low maintenance indoor plant in the comments below!
Lisa Sandt with Lee-Russell Council of Governments joins AOTM to discuss World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and how YOU can get involved on Tuesday, June 15.
Oline Price, Lee County Revenue Commissioner, joins AOTM to discuss the conclusion of the 2020 tax collection year and her upcoming trip to Montgomery. She also shares the results of last year's Tax Delinquent Property and Land Sales & what you need to know about this year's property taxes.
Staff Sergeant Hunter joins AOTM to share his military journey. SSG Hunter serves as a recruiter for the U.S. Army. Listen to learn more about this Phenix City native's military background & favorite sports teams!
Today on AOTM, Probate Judge, Bill English, sits down with Zac Blackerby to discuss Lee County Zoning Regulations and the public hearing to amend the Solid Waste Management Plan.
Charlotte Hendrix and Ellen Killough with The Jule join AOTM to talk about the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art having their first in person event since last year!
Andrew Stanford with Alabama Rural Ministries joined AOTM to talk about some of the organization's fundraising goals for this year's Opelika Giving Day, as well as everything currently going on with ARM.
Daria Monroe with Women's Hope joined AOTM to discuss the upcoming Opelika Giving Day and how folks can donate to Women's Hope through the event.
Susan McAllister with Auburn Campus Safety joins AOTM to discuss a developing story regarding a fake security van.
Mallory Hawkins, director of admissions at VCOM joins AOTM alongside 4th year students Jonothon Segars and Josh Maher joins AOTM to discuss where they are taking their careers!
Zac Blackerby and Brett Smith start Auburn-Opelika this Morning with their trademark Opening Hot Take.
Zac Blackerby and Brett Smith start Auburn-Opelika this Morning with their trademark Opening Hot Take!
Lee County Revenue Commisioner Oline Price joined AOTM for her monthly update regarding her opffice and services available to county residents.
Dr. Josh Hollingsworth and Dr. Annie Kirby of VCOM joined AOTM to give us some tips on how to have healthy habits!
Zac Blackerby and Brett Smith start Auburn-Opelika this Morning with their trademark Opening Hot Take!
Zac Blackerby and Brett Smith start Auburn-Opelika this Morning with their trademark Opening Hot Take!
Zac Blackerby and Brett Smith start Auburn-Opelika this Morning with their trademark Opening Hot Take!
Zac Blackerby and Brett Smith start Auburn-Opelika this Morning with their trademark Opening Hot Take!
Mark Coxwell of Butcher Paper Barbecue joined AOTM to talk about his new restaurant: Robs Ribs!
Zac Blackerby and Brett Smith start Auburn-Opelika this Morning with their trademark Opening Hot Take!
Interim Dean of VCOM Dr. John Lucas and Joseph Brewer join AOTM to give us an update on what's going on at VCOM!
On today's edition of Finance Friday, Lindsay Crosby details the COVID relief Bill that is being voted on today!
Zac Blackerby and Brett Smith start Auburn-Opelika this Morning with their trademark Opening Hot Take!
Zac Blackerby and Brett Smith start Auburn-Opelika this Morning with their trademark Opening Hot Take!
Zac Blackerby and Brett Smith start Auburn-Opelika this Morning with their trademark Opening Hot Take
Lindsay Crosby discusses the pros and cons of raising the minimum wage on another Finance Friday!
Cat Bobo joins AOTM to talk about everything going on at AO Tourism during Valentine's Day!
Leigh Ann Clark joins AOTM to give an update on what's happening at Better Bodies Massage during Valentines Day!
Zac Blackerby and Brett Smith start Auburn-Opelika this Morning with their trademark Opening Hot Take!
Zac Blackerby and Brett Smith start Auburn-Opelika this Morning with their trademark Opening Hot Take!
Zac Blackerby and Brett Smith start Auburn-Opelika this Morning with their trademark Opening Hot Take!
Auburn City Manager Megan McGowen Crouch joined AOTM to discuss how the COVID-19 vaccine is being distributed in the Auburn area.
Auburn Mayor Ron Anders joined AOTM to discuss what's happening at tonight's city council meeting!
Zac Blackerby and Brett Smith start Auburn-Opelika this Morning with their trademark Opening Hot Take!
Zac Blackerby and Brett Smith start Auburn-Opelika this Morning with their trademark Opening Hot Take!
Zac Blackerby and Brett Smith start Auburn-Opelika this Morning with their trademark Opening Hot Take
Zac Blackerby and Brett Smith start Auburn-Opelika this Morning with their trademark Opening Hot Take!
Zac Blackerby and Brett Smith start Auburn-Opelika this Morning with their trademark Opening Hot Take!
Kim Hyde & Adam Keeshan of The Auburn Hotel and Conference Center join AOTM to talk about what the AHCC is doing this wedding season!
Dr. Hoover & Tracy Shackett with Bridgeway Diagnostics join AOTM to discuss what Bridgeway is doing during the month of February!
Zac Blackerby and Brett Smith start Auburn-Opelika this Morning with their trademark Opening Hot Take!
Zac Blackerby and Brett Smith start Auburn-Opelika this Morning with their trademark Opening Hot Take!
Zac Blackerby and Brett Smith start Auburn-Opelika this Morning with their trademark Opening Hot Take!
Auburn City Manager Jim Buston joined AOTM one last time to recap last night's City Council meeting
Zac Blackerby and Brett Smith start Auburn-Opelika this Morning with their trademark Opening Hot Take!
Zac Blackerby and Brett Smith start Auburn-Opelika this Morning with their trademark Opening Hot Take.
Zac Blackerby and Brett Smith start Auburn-Opelika this Morning with their trademark Opening Hot Take!
Zac Blackerby and Brett Smith start Auburn-Opelika this Morning with their trademark Opening Hot Take!
Lee County Probate Judge Bill English joined AOTM to recap the Lee County Commission meeting!
Zac Blackerby and Brett Smith start Auburn-Opelika this Morning with their trademark Opening Hot Take!
Jill Robinson and Mackenzie Kaylor joined AOTM to provide an update on all of the things going on with the Opelika Chamber!
Zac Blackerby and Brett Smith start Auburn-Opelika this Morning with their trademark Opening Hot Take!
On this weeks edition of Finance Friday, Lindsay Crosby show us how to spend wisely on New Years Resolutions!
Elizabeth Kaufman and Ryan Molt with Auburn Parks & Rec joined AOTM to challenge Lindsay Crosby to take the Polar Plunge, as well as discuss the upcoming Daddy Daughter Date Night!
Zac Blackerby and Brett Smith start Auburn-Opelika this Morning with their trademark Opening Hot Take!
Zac Blackerby and Brett Smith start Auburn-Opelika this Morning with their trademark Opening Hot Take!
Zac Blackerby and Brett Smith start Auburn-Opelika this Morning with their trademark Opening Hot Take!
Zac Blackerby and Brett Smith start Auburn-Opelika this Morning with their trademark Opening Hot Take!
Zac Blackerby and Brett Smith start Auburn-Opelika this Morning with their trademark Opening Hot Take.
Lindsay Crosby joins AOTM to discuss S.M.A.R.T. Goals, how to save efficiently, and more!
Zac Blackerby and Brett Smith start Auburn-Opelika this Morning with their trademark Opening Hot Take!
Lindsay Crosby joined AOTM to recap some of 2020's wildest financial stores across the country!
Zac Blackerby and Brett Smith start Auburn-Opelika this Morning with their trademark Opening Hot Take!
Auburn City Schools Superintendent Dr. Herring and Dan Chesser join AOTM to celebrate the end of fall semester, as well as some of the major accomplishments the athletics programs have achieved!
Zac Blackerby and Brett Smith start Auburn-Opelika this Morning with their trademark Opening Hot Take.
Zac Blackerby and Brett Smith start Auburn-Opelika this Morning with their trademark Opening Hot Take.
Oslyn Rodriguez joined AOTM to discuss Backpack International and how they help serve our community.
Zac Blackerby and Brett Smith start Auburn-Opelika this Morning with their trademark Opening Hot Take.
Todd Shackett of Southern Union State Community College joined AOTM to discuss enrollment for Spring classes, scholarships, and more!
East Alabama Living Magazine Editor Beth Witten joined AOTM to discuss the upcoming Spring Wedding Issue, as well as some updates on the overall state of the magazine!
Zac Blackerby and Brett Smith start Auburn-Opelika this Morning with their trademark Opening Hot Take!
Zac Blackerby and Brett Smith start Auburn-Opelika this Morning with their trademark Opening Hot Take!
Anthony Terling of AO Tourism joins AOTM for his weekly Terling Tourism Tuesday segment.
Zac Blackerby and Brett Smith start Auburn-Opelika this Morning with their trademark Opening Hot Take!
Zac Blackerby and Brett Smith start Auburn-Opelika this Morning with their trademark Opening Hot Take.
Rich Perkins joins AOTM to discuss a little cooking as well as detailing his life as a priest.
Zac Blackerby and Brett Smith start Auburn-Opelika this Morning with their trademark Opening Hot Take.
Zac Blackerby and Brett Smith start Auburn-Opelika this Morning with their trademark Opening Hot Take.