Life slows to trickle for a few in downpour

Saturday, April 26, 2003

While drenching spring thunderstorms closed down nine Cape Girardeau streets and knocked out power at Jackson's fire and police complex Friday afternoon, area residents were not dissuaded by the weather from their jobs or errands.

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