Alvin (AJ) Jones
AJ Jones is the general assignment reporter for WCMU. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan-Dearborn, and a native of metro-Detroit.
At Michigan Public, he covered the UAW strikes, campus protests over the war in Gaza, and general coverage of education, the economy, criminal justice and the environment. He also contributed to guest hosting Weekend Edition.
He is interested in stories about public policy and local issues. His email is alvin.jones@cmich.edu.
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U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Caledonia, spoke to voters over the phone Wednesday about the government shutdown, immigration and other subjects. -
The rally against President Donald Trump and his administration was one of over 100 No Kings protests in the state of Michigan on Saturday. -
Officials say the chatbots are not going to replace dispatch workers but rather help them manage calls. -
The grant will go to reduce some of the assessment being levied on property owners in the area. It is not yet clear how much the grant will bring bills down. -
A plan to build the cemetery was proposed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer but was left out after budget negotiation. Advocates say it would save military families time and money. -
Officials hope to have it fully contained by late Tuesday evening. However, dry weekend conditions will raise fire risks. -
Six months after an ice storm hit northern Michigan, some residents are still clearing debris, dealing with home repairs. Some companies, like tree services, are still in high demand and backed up. Direct financial assistance is limited for individuals -
Chedrick Greene, a Democrat, joins a crowded field with five Democrats and two Republicans. -
It's the first time since 1984 the tree was selected from Michigan. The tree is a concolor fir that stands around 20 feet tall. -
A father of four and construction worker from Mount Pleasant was fatally hit after the car veered into a construction zone. It's still not clear what caused the accident.
