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Oakwood bridge will be named after mayor. Here’s why

Oakwood Mayor Lamar Scroggs is surprised with new signage Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, of the newly renamed H. Lamar Scroggs Bridge during Monday's meeting. - photo by Scott Rogers

01132026 SCROGGS 2.jpg — Oakwood Mayor Lamar Scroggs is surprised with new signage Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, of the newly renamed H. Lamar Scroggs Bridge during Monday's meeting. - photo by Scott Rogers

A busy bridge over Norfolk Southern railroad tracks is being named in honor of Oakwood Mayor Lamar Scroggs, recognizing him for 50 years as mayor.