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!
Updated: 17 hours ago
|By Will Polston
“We just have to get our priorities straight and our priorities are the safety of ourselves, the passengers that’s with us and the other people that are on the road,” says Geneva County Sheriff Tony Helms.
Updated: 17 hours ago
|By Will Polston
Dothan residents who typically put their trash bins on the corner Friday will have to move up those bins two days earlier starting Wednesday, April 5.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 1:27 PM CDT
|By Will Polston
Wallace Community College of Dothan students may notice some smaller students on campus this week.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 11:42 AM CDT
|By Will Polston
A typical council meeting Monday evening turned into a farewell to Hartford Mayor Neil Strickland.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 8:56 AM CDT
|By Will Polston
Hatcher is a senior Redtop and has been working on his dad’s farm since he was in grade school.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 6:10 PM CDT
|By Will Polston
This camp allows for many student athletes to get eyes on their tape and for those with many offers to face top-tier talent.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 6:31 PM CDT
|By Will Polston
For the past few years, Ashford has been introducing spring with the annual Spring Fling.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 4:55 PM CDT
|By Will Polston
The new park is located just outside of Downtown Ashford, along Church Street
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 2:14 PM CDT
|By Will Polston
The 2023 class of the Alabama Sports and Outdoors Hall of Fame consists of different individuals or organizations that are being highlighted for being extraordinary in the Wiregrass.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 2:12 PM CDT
|By Will Polston
2600 pounds, one and one-third tons of weight has been shed from the 2023 Walk this Weigh class.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 10:33 PM CDT
|By Will Polston
The produce set offers the top 20 items typically sold in traditional grocery stores and covers approximately 80% of produce categories most grocery stores carry.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 6:13 PM CDT
|By Will Polston
The program allows for people in the Wiregrass to meet those in charge and see how multiple departments work in the Circle City.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 6:15 PM CST
|By Will Polston
The girls competing for the crown and scholarships will make their way through the trail of colorful flowers and bows.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 5:40 PM CST
|By Will Polston
The Dothan Miracle League is kicking off its 16th season Friday evening with an opening ceremony.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 6:00 PM CST
|By Will Polston
According to Chief Mock, 230 drug related arrests were made by Geneva PD alone in 2022.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 5:49 PM CST
|By Will Polston
These buses were ordered nearly a year ago but were only recently delivered due to a back order issue.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 5:27 PM CST
|By Will Polston
“Hartford from what I understand has four sirens, two of which are not in service right now,” said Brian Smith, EMA Director of Geneva County.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 6:22 PM CST
|By Will Polston
According to the United States Fire Administration, 78% of fire departments in the state of Alabama are completely volunteer-based.
Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 10:19 PM CST
|By Will Polston
Monday evening, Houston Academy hosted a celebration of giving event aimed to thank the donors that contributed to the changes on campus.
Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 4:28 PM CST
|By Will Polston
The Rotary Club of Dothan hosted a special guest for its meeting Monday afternoon.
Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 4:27 PM CST
|By Will Polston
If you have a damaged flag at home, there are organizations that can help you dispose of it.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 6:55 PM CST
|By Will Polston
Students were taught about livestock, planting and raising seeds, and many other agriculture related topics.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 6:52 PM CST
|By Will Polston
The annual Winston Howell 5K run takes place Saturday morning, March 4, with registration starting at 7 a.m.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 5:59 PM CST
|By Will Polston
According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), the average cost for a gallon of gas in Alabama today is $3.01.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 5:56 PM CST
|By Will Polston
After being closed for months, the Geneva County Public Fishing Lake is open yet again.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 5:49 PM CST
|By Will Polston
Hundreds of new trees are set to be blooming in Geneva County pretty soon.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 6:52 PM CST
|By Will Polston
We aren’t the only ones feeling the heat this February.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 5:49 PM CST
|By Will Polston
Alabama Cooperative Extension and Auburn’s College of Agriculture partnered to hold the Alabama Precision Agriculture Workshop, aiming to teach farmers how to manage costs, yields and how to work with new machinery.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 6:16 PM CST
|By Will Polston
Alabama law enforcement is expecting heavier congestion to be hitting Dothan and the rest of the wiregrass rather soon.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 5:37 PM CST
|By Will Polston
Senior Trooper Kendra McKinney says the seatbelt should be one of the first things addressed before starting your drive.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 10:20 PM CST
|By Will Polston
The Men’s Civic Club honored former Montana Street principal Michael C. Patton by renaming the OCHEC Building after him.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 5:36 PM CST
|By Will Polston
Dothan Leisure Services and the Dothan Civitan Club hosted the 12th annual spaghetti fundraiser, which funds the Family Fun Day.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 5:12 PM CST
|By Will Polston
The Deese family can be found selling Boston Butts and racks of ribs, as part of the 8th annual Adam Deese Memorial Boston Butt Sale.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 5:07 PM CST
|By Will Polston
Currently, the academy offers students six different programs including criminal justice, aviation, and welding.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 5:03 PM CST
|By Will Polston
While Black History Month is coming to an end, the celebration at Ashford Elementary is just getting started.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 5:03 PM CST
|By Will Polston
The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) will accept grant applications for the next round of child care employee bonuses starting Tuesday, Feb. 21.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 3:48 PM CST
|By Will Polston
A recent report shows that Alabama community colleges account for billions of dollars in the state economy and thousands of jobs statewide.
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