Will Polston
Reporter, WTVY
WTVY
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Will is a graduate of the University of South Florida. He is originally from Cambria, Illinois but grew up just outside of Tampa, FL.
Will got his start in media by doing play-by-play commentary for USF Athletics on Bulls Radio, the student led radio station on campus. He covered many teams including football, basketball and baseball. In addition, Will worked at the on-campus TV production studio as both an anchor and reporter, where his work was displayed for a top-15 media market.
Will started reporting professionally in Hattiesburg, MS. During his time in Mississippi, he worked on numerous stories and earned an award for being one of the best new reporters in the state. While in Mississippi, he met and married his wife, Amber.
Will comes to the Wiregrass hoping to take the next steps in his career and work on developing his skills to a higher level. He enjoys shining a light on those with great and untold stories.
In his free time, Will likes to spend time with his wife and two kids, Aiden and Mia. He is also a St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Lightning superfan!
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The majority of the Wiregrass continues to be dry, not seeing significant rainfall in weeks.
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Floyd's can’t quit attitude makes him a standout on the field and in the classroom.
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There are more than 600 alligators throughout the Orange Hill Gator Farm, some small enough to fit in your hands and some big enough to keep your hands away from.
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Amenities the new building will have include a multi-functional room for city council meetings, court hearings and more, along with ample storage space and a drive-thru for the utilities bills.
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A group of farmers took their Friday to learn something new.
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According to the U.S. Department of Labor, every third week of September is National Farm Safety and Health Week.
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The first change is the target age group for the young adults section, reducing the minimum age from 12 to 14.
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The Dothan City Commission approved a near $7,500 bid increase for the contract for the turfing at Grandview Elementary multi-purpose athletic facility, increasing the total just short of $885,000.
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Clay Dempsey, who has been serving as the interim director of both the Dothan Civic Center and Opera House, was appointed by the Dothan City Council during their council meeting Tuesday morning.
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The festival will have multiple artists take the stage throughout the night, along with vendors, food trucks and more.
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Thanks to the state of Alabama’s gas tax, Geneva County has the opportunity to resurface portions of county roads yet again.
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The county commission approved the budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, highlighted by million dollar increases in certain sections and a low county debt.
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A few weeks ago, there were threats of the library being defunded. Today, according to the chairman, they have seen a recent increase of traffic.
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Southeast Community Training Center in Daleville has signed a contract to become an authorized PSI assessment center and offer Federal Aviation Administration courses.
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Some people get in trouble for horsing around, but this farmer embraces it.
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Monday evening, the city of Bonifay held their regularly scheduled city council meeting.
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First responders from across the county were welcomed out to Fuqua-Bankston Funeral Home for a lunch in honor of 9/11.
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More than 550 players throughout the state of Alabama meet in Dothan for a chance to play in the sectional tournament in Mobile and the national tournament is Surprise, Arizona.
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Thursday night, the council, led by new Mayor Larry Cook, held the first of two budgetary meetings.
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At an emergency meeting Tuesday evening, it was announced Emily McCann, Mayor of Bonifay, has resigned from her position, with Vice-Mayor Larry Cook taking over and immediately announcing the termination of Bonifay Police Chief Jimmy Macon.
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Houston and Henry County Extension offices will be holding peanut pod blast workshops, which help farmers identify the best day to pick peanuts based off the maturity and color of the nut.
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At the last city council meeting, Mayor Clay King and the council drafted an ordinance for sales in the city.
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After earning his Marine Biology degree in the 80s from the University of South Alabama, Marley took a chance and left Mobile for the Wiregrass, hoping to start his own fishery.
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Concern was raised to Mayor Mark Blankenship from different citizens finding books with LGBTQ+ characters and sexually suggestive content in the section.
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At a council meeting held Monday evening, the city council members voted unanimously to adopt ordinance 434, which would set a standard price for water and sewer in city limits.
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After starting the year with $375,000 allocated to juvenile services, the budget has been amended twice in three months, resulting in $575,000 being put towards the services, with potential for another increase.
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Concerns were raised earlier this month about budgetary issues that put BPD at risk of being axed for the second time in 2023, the first coming in May following the dismissal of the department’s top three in command.
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With temperatures flirting with triple digits, Chipley Police Chief Scott Thompson says parents need to be aware now more than ever.
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Dothan Houston County Library Services Director Chris Warren promises the library will never subject children to anything that could be seen as inappropriate.
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An ordinance to bring draft beer to the city restaurants is up for discussion in the city. Currently, businesses in the city can only sell bottled or canned beer.
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The Kids to Love organization is funding 12 safe haven boxes throughout the state, which are ways for a person to voluntarily give up their child if they deem themselves unable to parent.
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The Bonifay City Council addressed budgetary concerns with BPD at a workshop meeting Thursday evening.
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When Monica Jackson and Ashley Griffin went to the Dothan Housing Authority Wednesday morning, they thought they were filling out paperwork for a program to become homeowners. When they showed up, they were showered by confetti and cheered on by a sizable crowd.
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No one has to go without this Christmas.
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Mia Scott, the 24-year-old leader of Mount Moriah Farms, took over the farms from her parents after growing up working with the family.
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Chairman Brandon Shoupe presented a proclamation in Monday morning’s meeting, declaring September 1, 2023 as David Duke Day in Houston County.
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County commissioners approved a $50,000 amendment Monday morning that will help pay the overtime of deputies working in the mobile kitchen unit.
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The Houston County Commission approved the use of $5 million in ARPA funding for a water infrastructure project, bringing increased water availability and pressure to the southern part of the county.
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City officials cut the ribbon on the facility on Tuesday.
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Out with the old and in with the new.
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The building consists of a wing connected to the back of Rehobeth High School and shares multiple facilities with the school, including the gymnasium, cafeteria and library.
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NNO was established back in 1984 and has been a staple in some communities for nearly 40 years. Now, Geneva PD is looking to join the fun.
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This program was implemented to increase safety and raise awareness of the dangers of passing a bus with an extended stop sign.
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Just after 6 p.m, the boy was found in the pool by the Houston County and Opp dive teams. Sheriff Helms says this water is more than 10 feet deep.
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There is a problem as of right now, with there being only one way to get all the students in for both schools, but luckily, that won’t be for long.
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Many workers are being affected by the heat in the Wiregrass as well, including firefighters. While firefighter gear protects them from the flames, the heat is still a major concern.
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Though the heat is cranking up, there’s some who can’t escape it. Livestock.
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