DOTHAN, Ala.—Attorneys for Country Crossing have distributed a written notice to Alabama State Troopers on the development grounds on U.S. 231 South, asking them to leave the premises immediately.

A circuit judge has issued a restraining order, heading off what appeared to be an imminent raid of the electronic bingo pavilion at Country Crossing by the Governor’s Task Force on Illegal Gambling.

HOUSTON COUNTY, Ala. — Tony Westbrook stood before the cameras at Country Crossing wearing muddy boots and a weathered expression. His blue work shirt with his first name engraved on it served as a testimony to his blue-collar roots.

DOTHAN, Ala. — Billy Robertson of Madrid is one of those people who was not quite unemployed, but could sure use a steady job.

DOTHAN, Ala. — Country Crossing developer Ronnie Gilley said the mega entertainment center under construction on U.S. Highway 231 South will open Dec. 1.