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A tragic accident in Alagoas resulted in the deaths of two individuals and injuries to an elderly couple.

A councilman from Belo Monte, Alagoas, was arrested for allegedly assaulting his 14-year-old stepdaughter and a fire department sergeant after a domestic altercation that prompted police intervention.

The six-year anniversary of the lockdown in Alagoas highlights the significant changes in daily life and the economy due to the pandemic restrictions.

Autumn in Alagoas, Brazil, starts with unusually high temperatures reaching up to 36°C, although rain is expected to return on Sunday.

Ana Clara Ardisson, a 26-year-old from Minas Gerais living in Alagoas, became the first person with Down syndrome to graduate from a public higher education institution in her state.

Arthur Lira has announced his intention to run for the Federal Senate in a 2026 election during an event in Maceió.

The Alagoas government announced a competition for Military Police positions with salaries of up to R$ 11,000 and an application fee of R$ 150.

A police operation in Maceió led to the seizure of 10 handmade shotguns and ammunition, suspected to be linked to a criminal faction operating in Alagoas.

A 31-year-old bricklayer in rural Santana do Ipanema, Alagoas, Brazil, was kidnapped, held in captivity, physically assaulted, and had his car stolen by three assailants, two of whom were armed.

Candidates registered for the teaching competition at the Federal Institute of Alagoas (Ifal) can now check the location of their exams, which are scheduled for this Sunday.

An agreement between the government of Alagoas and petrochemical company Braskem will facilitate the construction of the new Portugal Ramalho Hospital in Maceió, with R$105 million allocated for the project.

Gustavo Xavier, the General Delegate of the Civil Police of Alagoas, is under investigation by the Federal Police for alleged connections to a scheme defrauding public competitions.

The General Delegate of the Civil Police of Alagoas, Gustavo Xavier do Nascimento, is under investigation for alleged connections to a criminal scheme known as the 'Exams Mafia' in Paraíba.

Designer Martha Medeiros inaugurated an art school in Alagoas aimed at promoting Brazilian artisanal techniques.

The Government of Alagoas has published an announcement for a competition to hire analysts for the Controladoria-Geral do Estado (CGE), offering 10 positions with a salary of R$ 6,831.54.

Federal Highway Police in Brazil seized 30 iPhones without invoices from a car in São Sebastião, Alagoas, after the driver tried to evade a checkpoint.

A puma has been spotted in Alagoas after a 25-year absence, marking a significant conservation milestone for the region.

A single mother in Brazil, Luana Rodrigues, navigates the complexities of raising five children diagnosed with autism while establishing a support network for other families in similar situations.

The first draw of the Nota Fiscal Cidadã program for 2026 awarded R$ 2 million in prizes to consumers and social institutions in honor of International Women's Day.

Two men were arrested in connection with a qualified theft that occurred in a shopping gallery in Palmeira dos Índios, Alagoas.

Sine Alagoas is offering 1,910 formal job vacancies across various sectors, with a focus on services and construction, particularly in major cities of Alagoas.

The Alagoas Civil Police are searching for three men wanted for feminicides committed in Maceió, Brazil.

Procon Alagoas has released a survey detailing prices of popular items for Holy Week in Maceió, Brazil, encouraging consumers to compare prices while shopping.

A 50-year-old man was arrested for drunk driving after colliding with a car carrying tourists in Porto Calvo, Brazil.

The President of the Conceição das Alagoas City Council, Giliarde Pereira Alves, faces allegations of leading a scheme to divert public funds related to land expropriation for housing.

The Brazilian film 'The Secret Agent' is competing in four categories at the 2026 Oscars, and actress Ane Oliva expresses pride in Brazil's representation at this historic event.

The University of Alagoas (Uneal) has announced a public competition for 101 higher education positions with a starting salary of R$ 5,324.13.

The weather in Alagoas is expected to be predominantly sunny with few clouds this weekend, with warmer temperatures expected in the interior and isolated showers possible along the coast.

Police in Alagoas seized 1.225 kg of crack cocaine in a neighborhood in Santana do Ipanema, aided by a sniffer dog, while suspects managed to escape.

Students at the Federal University of Alagoas reported harassment incidents after a man dressed as a clown entered classrooms, prompting an investigation by the Civil Police.

A man was arrested in Maragogi, Alagoas, during police operations targeting drug trafficking, where a revolver, ammunition, and drugs were seized.

The Public Ministry of Alagoas is investigating a bullying complaint involving a student at a private school in Maceió, focusing on the school's responsibilities in preventing such incidents.

A young southern elephant seal was spotted resting on the beach of Barra de Santo Antônio in the North Coast of Alagoas, Brazil.

A Brazilian man has been sentenced to 33 years for the murder of his ex-wife, who died after eating a poisoned coxinha.

The Alagoas Court of Justice (TJ-AL) is set to judge 1,259 cases across civil and criminal chambers between March 11 and March 13.

Neila Sabino, a nurse, founded the Instituto Amor 21 in Alagoas to support families of children with Down syndrome after her own son's diagnosis.

The bodies of two Alagoas residents who died in a bus accident in Minas Gerais have arrived in Alagoas for burial after their tragic deaths.

A 17-year-old teenager has been apprehended for allegedly murdering his 73-year-old grandmother in Igaci, Alagoas, Brazil.

Thirteen bets from municipalities in Alagoas won prizes for matching four numbers in the latest Mega-Sena draw, while the main jackpot remains unclaimed, reaching an estimated R$ 60 million for the next draw.

Two relatives from Alagoas died in a bus accident in Minas Gerais after changing their travel plans to return together.

Alagoas state in Brazil reports over 2,200 job vacancies available this week, primarily in services, agriculture, and construction sectors.

Two victims of a bus accident on BR-251 in Grão Mogol, Brazil, have had their bodies released from the medical examiner's office and are being transported to their home state of Alagoas.

One suspect died and two others were arrested following an armed robbery of a lottery house in Santana do Mundaú, Brazil, after their car fell into the Mundaú River during a police chase.

A 4-year-old boy drowned in the São Francisco River between the municipalities of Brejo Grande (SE) and Piaçabuçu (AL) in Brazil.

A worker in rural Alagoas was seriously injured after getting his foot caught in a forage machine.

Arlindo Monteiro, a craftsman from Brazil, creates intricate sculptures from matchsticks, gaining national recognition for his art.

The vehicle transfer process in Alagoas, Brazil, is now fully online, facilitating property transfers for nearly 7,000 users since its launch.

The weather in Alagoas this weekend is expected to feature varied conditions with sun amidst clouds and chances of brief rain in some areas.

In the latest Mega-Sena lottery, no one won the grand prize, but 34 bets from Alagoas matched four numbers, with Maceió having the most winners.

The Electoral Tribunal of Alagoas has suspended a recently released electoral survey due to methodological flaws that could misrepresent the state’s electoral landscape.