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 women's volleyball team is traveling to South Dakota this weekend to compete in the NCAA Division-II national championships, the same time as Ferris State University's winter commencement. The Bulldogs are 34-0 and ranked number one in the nation. -
The recent snowy weather has been a boon for Michigan's winter sports industries. Last year was the warmest winter on record in the state, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. -
The United States Department of Agriculture announced on Friday they will require the testing of unpasteurized milk samples in Michigan and five other states for bird flu. It's the latest move in a nationwide effort to contain an outbreak of H5N1 that has hit the dairy industry. -
New data from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources shows the number of deer harvested during the firearm season declined slightly when compared to last year. -
The Great Lakes shipping industry is bracing for the impact of a potential 25% tariff on Canadian imported goods, as promised by President-elect Donald Trump. -
Last month, the state Senate passed legislation that would expand pension options for state correctional officers beyond the standard state employee 401k. -
This year's Health of Women and Children report found Michigan is ranked in the bottom ten states for women who struggle with multiple chronic conditions and excessive drinking. -
The Canadian government wants to store 50,000 tons of nuclear waste underneath the Great Lakes basin. Congressional leaders are trying to stop it before President-elect Trump takes office. -
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are issuing a warning about several brands of organic carrots, saying they are linked to a nationwide E. coli outbreak. -
Canadian officials obtained debris from a module in Lake Huron just a few weeks after an unidentified flying object was shot down by the U.S. military in February 2023. It was not made public until now.
