SUMMARY: Mississippi State University, in partnership with West Side Funds Inc., has unveiled a master plan for the 15-acre Crossroads District between campus and the Cotton District in Starkville. Anchored by the upcoming 122-room boutique Hotel Madelon, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio hotel opening in summer 2027, the district will feature restaurants, retail, residential spaces, and cultural landmarks including the Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library. A pedestrian bridge will improve connectivity, while innovation hubs will foster research and startups. The project aims to create a vibrant, walkable community blending university spirit, local culture, and economic growth, serving students, residents, and visitors alike.

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SUMMARY: A library book titled “Your Child, His Family, and Friends” was returned to the San Antonio Public Library nearly 82 years after being borrowed in July 1943. The borrower’s relative explained it was originally checked out by their grandmother, who took it when she moved to Mexico City for work at the US Embassy. The book, a parental guide by Frances Bruce Strain, was accompanied by a note saying, “Grandma won’t be able to pay for it anymore.” The library waived overdue fines, which could have amounted to nearly $900, and will display the book before selling it to support library services. The longest overdue book was returned after 288 years in England.

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SUMMARY: Hurricane Erin, now a post-tropical cyclone with 90 mph winds, battered the East Coast from the Carolinas to New England with strong winds, waves, and dangerous rip currents. Despite its large size—twice that of an average hurricane—it stayed offshore, limiting damage. Nantucket experienced 45 mph winds, ferry services were canceled, and beaches closed due to high surf. North Carolina’s Outer Banks saw dune breaches and flooding but no major structural damage. Coastal flood warnings extended to the Mid-Atlantic and New England. Erin caused tidal flooding in New Jersey but spared widespread destruction. Originating near Cape Verde, Erin remained large but gradually weakened as it moved northeast.

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