Mississippi State Foundation President and CEO John Rush, left, Starkville Mayor Lynn Spruill and MSU President Mark E. Keenum celebrate the groundbreaking for Hotel Madelon. The hotel, which features a 122-room Marriott Tribute Portfolio, along with a full-service restaurant, rooftop bar and dedicated underground parking, will anchor the new Crossroads District development between the university and the Cotton District. (Photo by Grace Cockrell)