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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The move is bolstered by a combined $80 million donation from Covenant HealthCare and MyMichigan Health. -
Two events, a memorial service for the public, and a separate private ceremony for the families of the crew, were held to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the tragedy. -
Monday marks 50 years since the tragedy, which saw the Fitzgerald sink to the bottom of Lake Superior with its 29 crew members. -
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
