Longleaf Trace bridge named after Prentiss mayor

Published 9:30 am Wednesday, June 11, 2025

By Holley Cochran

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Holley Cochran / The Prentiss Headlight—Prentiss Mayor Charley Dumas is pictured with his wife, Stephanie and grandchildren Ruby and Randal on the Longleaf Trace bridge named in his honor.

The Whitesand Creek bridge on the Longleaf Trace on J. E. Johnson Road has been named the Charles Dumas Bridge.

A ceremony and reception were held June 5 following the Longleaf Trace monthly board meeting in Prentiss.

Dumas was presented with a resolution by Longleaf President Dale Lucas. Lucas also presented Dumas with a railroad spike, recovered from the original rails, in appreciation for 12 years of dedicated service to the Longleaf Trace.

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“In recognition of his distinguished service and leadership, the Whitesand Bridge at Prentiss be named the Charles Dumas Bridge ensuring his legacy is permanently honored and remembered within this community,” said Lucas.

Dumas served on the Longleaf Board three four-year terms, being appointed in 2013, 2017 and 2021.

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