City of Cape Girardeau:Public Service Careers
Hourly or annual pay rates listed below. The City also offers a benefit package to full-time public servants including a pension, generous time off...
Give Yourself the Gift of Financial Literacy
By: Rachel Wallace
As we stand at the edge of a new year, it's the perfect time to reflect on where we are and where...
My Journey: From Pain to Purpose
By R.L. Cole
Have you ever felt like you wanted to leave the planet? I’m not talking figuratively, I’m speaking literally. I have. I used...
Collaboration, Compassion, and Collective Action: Addressing Homelessness in Cape Girardeau
In Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Bob Lenz, the senior pastor of Restoration Community Church and the board chair for the Salvation Army, is leading a...
Why Estate Planning is Essential for Low- to Moderate-Income Families
Estate planning often seems like something only wealthy families need to consider. But in reality, it’s essential for families of all income levels, especially...
SEMO’s McNair Scholars Present Their Research at 2024 Heartland Conference
Southeast Missouri State University’s McNair Scholars recently attended the Heartland Research Conference in Kansas City, Missouri, where all 12 of the participants presented their...
South Side Farms Reflects on a Year of Gratitude and Growth
From the desk of Maurice Theriot, Executive Director - South Side Farms
Greetings! And Happy Holidays!
The old folks used to say, “Count your blessings...
The Need to Amplify African American Perspectives
By: L. Williams
lwilliams@semourbanvoices.com
Urban Voices, the Cape Girardeau-based publication has become a platform for the African American communities of Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois. Originally...
Succeeding as an Entrepreneur: Turning Obstacles into Opportunities
A guide for Communities of Color
By: Alice Robertson
Embarking on an entrepreneurial venture presents distinct challenges, from cultural barriers to regulatory navigation. Yet, with...
Vargas Announces Final Year as SEMO President
After nearly a decade as President of Southeast Missouri State University, President Carlos Vargas, Ph.D., announced he will leave the University as President effective...
