Fire hits two houses and a store's warehouse in São Luís; no one was injured
A fire in São Luís affected two homes and a warehouse of a home goods store on Saturday, with no injuries reported.
Death of Dennis Carvalho: remember the soap opera that recreated the Rio of the early 20th century in Petrópolis and São Luís and won an Emmy; photos
Dennis Carvalho, a Brazilian actor and director known for his work on the Emmy-winning soap opera 'Lado a Lado,' passed away at the age of 78.
VIDEO: Fire outbreak recorded inside supermarket in the Germany neighborhood, São Luís
A fire outbreak occurred in the kitchen area of the Mateus Supermarket in the Germany neighborhood of São Luís, but was quickly controlled with no reported injuries.
Three men are shot dead in Greater São Luís; two deaths in Cidade Olímpica and one in Jardim Tropical
Three men were shot dead in Greater São Luís, Brazil, with indications that the murders were executions linked to criminal gangs.
HPV vaccination campaign begins in São Luís
A multivaccination campaign against HPV has started in São Luís, targeting adolescents aged 15 to 19.
Police Officer Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison for Killing Man During Traffic Dispute After Show in São Luís
Military police officer Paulo Maiks Mendes Facuri has been sentenced to over 11 years in prison for the fatal shooting of Enildo Penha Mota following a traffic dispute.
Pedestrian is hit by cyclist on SP-310 and is in serious condition in the interior of SP
A pedestrian is in serious condition after being hit by a cyclist on the Washington Luís Highway (SP-310) in São Carlos, Brazil.
Police Officer and Prison Assistant Arrested Suspected of Involvement in Shooting that Hit Woman in the Greater São Luís
A police officer and a prison assistant were arrested in connection with a shooting that injured a woman in Greater São Luís.
Drug depot closed in downtown São Luís and man arrested in the act
A drug storage facility in downtown São Luís, Brazil, was shut down by police, leading to the arrest of a man for drug trafficking.
Residents complain about bad smell at Lagoa da Jansen; specialists point out causes
Residents and visitors to Lagoa da Jansen in São Luís, Brazil, are complaining about a strong bad smell due to potential issues like low water circulation, organic matter decomposition, and illegal sewage discharge.
Arrested suspect in the bus fire in the rural area of São Luís
A man has been arrested in connection with the burning of a bus in São Luís, Brazil, which was set ablaze to demand improvements for local communities.
Samba Gathering 'The Way It Was Before' Reaches Its 3rd Edition and Supports the Batucando Esperança Institute
The samba gathering 'The Way It Was Before' is returning for its third edition, aiming to support the Batucando Esperança Institute and celebrate traditional samba music in São Luís, Brazil.
Attack that killed a young man at a school in Greater São Luís has characteristics of execution, says SSP
A young man was shot dead and his father wounded in a school in São Luís, Brazil, with authorities labeling the incident as a possible execution.
Young man providing services at school is shot dead in Greater São Luís; father is shot and teacher dies after heart attack
A young man was shot dead while providing services at a school in São José de Ribamar, with his father also injured, and a teacher dying from a heart attack after learning of the incident.
Police summons 500 people to return stolen cell phones in São Luís
The Maranhão Civil Police summoned 500 individuals to return stolen cell phones as part of a recovery program in São Luís.
VIDEO: Mototaxi driver arrested suspected of delivering drugs in São Luís; he had marijuana, ecstasy, and mushrooms
A mototaxi driver in São Luís was arrested for allegedly delivering drugs, including marijuana and ecstasy, as part of a trafficking operation in the area.
Man invades, assaults, kidnaps and keeps woman in private detention inside her own home in MA
A man in São Luís, Brazil, has been arrested after invading a woman's home, assaulting her, and attempting to drug her.
Youth shot dead in Vila Vitória, rural area of São Luís
A young man named Erick Clay Coelho Andrade was shot dead in the rural area of Vila Vitória, São Luís, Brazil, as he visited a friend.
'Kambalacho do Ritmo' and 'Show Feras' are champions of groups A and B of the traditional blocks in the Carnival of São Luís 2026
The traditional block 'Kambalacho do Ritmo' won the Group A title in the 2026 Carnival of São Luís, while 'Show Feras' emerged as the champion in Group B.
Império Serrano wins its first title and is crowned champion of the samba schools of Carnival 2026 in São Luís
Império Serrano has won its first title as champion of the samba schools in Carnival 2026 held in São Luís, Maranhão.
New report points to 17 inappropriate bathing spots in Greater São Luís
A new report indicates that 17 locations in Greater São Luís are not suitable for swimming due to health and environmental concerns.
MA Public Prosecutor's Office opens inquiry to investigate failures in collective transportation in São Luís
The Maranhão Public Prosecutor's Office has initiated an inquiry to investigate potential violations of users' rights in the urban collective transportation system of São Luís.
'I fought at all costs to save myself,' says nurse after falling into ex-husband's ambush in São Luís
A nurse in Brazil recounts her harrowing experience of surviving an attempted femicide by her ex-husband, who was later arrested after turning himself in.
Serious accident with a truck, car, and van closes Washington Luís highway in the interior of SP
A serious accident involving a truck, car, and van has closed the direction to São Paulo on the Washington Luís highway in Araraquara, Brazil.
Fire Hits Mattress Factory in São José de Ribamar, in Greater São Luís
A fire at a mattress factory in São José de Ribamar caused significant damage and destroyed up to 90% of its products, although there were no injuries reported.
Suspect of Attempting to Murder Nurse is Arrested After Turning Himself in at the Women's Police Station in São Luís
Rômulo Sousa Coimbra was arrested after turning himself in for the attempted murder of his ex-wife Sarah Julia Melo in São Luís, Brazil.
Man with records for robbery and bodily injury is arrested after being caught on CIOPS cameras with a firearm
A 25-year-old man in São Luís, Brazil, was arrested after being captured on security cameras handling a firearm, despite his previous convictions for robbery and bodily injury.
Boat Capsized and Remained Over Victims Who Died in Accident at the Border of MG and SP, Says Businessman
A boat accident at the border of Minas Gerais and São Paulo resulted in the deaths of six out of fifteen people aboard when the boat capsized and trapped the victims under it.
Historic construction wall collapses after rain, toppling posts in downtown São Luís
A historic wall collapsed in downtown São Luís, Brazil, after a sudden rainstorm, causing damage to nearby properties and power outages.
Justice decrees preventive detention of suspect of attempting to kill nurse in São Luís; he remains at large
A judge has ordered the preventive detention of a suspect in the attempted murder of a nurse in São Luís, Brazil, with the suspect currently on the run.
Samba Parades feature two nights celebrating tradition, spirituality, and female empowerment
The Samba Parades in São Luís highlighted traditional and creative performances, drawing thousands to the Passarela do Samba.
Ex-husband is suspected of stabbing nurse after claiming daughter had a fever to lure her in São Luís
A nurse in São Luís was attacked by her ex-husband who lured her under false pretenses, leading to a police investigation of the attempted feminicide.
Motorcyclist dies in serious accident on a highway in the interior of São Paulo
A motorcyclist was killed in a severe accident on the Washington Luís Highway in Rio Claro, São Paulo.
SENAI-MA opens positions for training in the bakery sector in São Luís
SENAI-MA is offering a bakery training course in São Luís, with classes starting February 25th.
Expresso Rei de França, former 1001, gathers employees to propose voluntary agreements in light of financial crisis
Employees of Expresso Rei de França met to discuss voluntary separation agreements due to the company's financial crisis, impacting bus services in São Luís.
Young man dies in accident between motorcycle and truck on Washington Luís Highway
A 20-year-old man died in a collision between a motorcycle and a truck on Washington Luís Highway in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil.
Families removed after chemical leak have not yet returned to Vila Maranhão
Eleven families evacuated from Vila Maranhão due to a chemical leak are still awaiting their return, which is now scheduled for Saturday morning, despite ongoing recovery efforts.
Residents of Vila Maranhão can return home after fertilizer leak
Around 300 residents of Vila Maranhão in São Luís are set to return to their homes following a fertilizer leak, contingent upon the fulfillment of court orders imposed on the Valen company.
Ambulance from Mata Roma catches fire on BR-222 in the city of Vargem Grande
An ambulance belonging to the Mata Roma city government caught fire on the BR-222 road near Vargem Grande while returning from São Luís; fortunately, there were no injuries reported.
Students Gather to Watch Cleaning Staff Member on Program After Viral Gesture at School
Students at UEB José de Ribamar Bogéa in São Luís gathered to watch a cleaning staff member, Isaías Pinheiro, whose act of kindness went viral, on a television program.
Maranhense who went viral for helping student participates in the program 'Encontro' and says he wants to study Pedagogy
Isaías Pinheiro, a 22-year-old cleaning staff member from São Luís, Brazil, shared his aspirations to study Pedagogy after gaining fame for helping a student, as recounted in a television appearance.
Student Free Pass is validated by the TSE after plebiscite in São Luís
The Brazilian Electoral Court has approved a plebiscite that confirmed overwhelming support for a Student Free Pass to facilitate school access for youth in São Luís.
Fraternity Campaign 2026 to be launched at Castelinho, in São Luís
The Archdiocese of São Luís do Maranhão will launch the Fraternity Campaign 2026 on February 21 at Castelinho, focusing on housing as a fundamental right.
TCU points out irregularities in the R$ 235 million extension of Avenida Litorânea in São Luís
The Brazilian Court of Accounts identified irregularities in the R$ 235 million extension project for Avenida Litorânea, which connects São Luís to São José de Ribamar.
Samba school warehouse in São Luís, where part of the roof collapsed, had been closed since January
The warehouse used by the Mocidade da Ilha samba school in São Luís collapsed due to structural issues that had led to its closure since January.
Dishwashers: Dudu Nobre, Bicho Terra, and Argumento perform in Madre Deus on Ash Wednesday
Carnival festivities continue in São Luís with a special edition of Lava-Pratos featuring national and regional artists in the cultural neighborhood of Madre Deus.
Samba school and traditional block parades in São Luís begin this Thursday (19); see the order of presentations
The samba school and traditional block parades in São Luís will take place starting Thursday, with free public access to the venue.
Fofão with a grimace reinforces the street Carnival tradition of São Luís, Maranhão
The street Carnival in São Luís, Maranhão features the vibrant and traditional figure of 'Fofão', celebrated for its unique aesthetic that embraces 'ugliness' as a cultural expression.
VIDEO: Part of the roof of the Mocidade da Ilha samba school collapsed, leaving injuries
A part of the roof of the Mocidade da Ilha samba school in São Luís collapsed, injuring four people, including two children, during the making of carnival costumes.
Wesley Safadão and Durval Lélys lead the last day of Carnival in São Luís; see the schedule
Wesley Safadão and Durval Lélys are set to headline the final day of Carnival in São Luís, which will feature a variety of musical performances throughout the day.