Home > News > MBJ interview with new MDA chief Brent... MBJ interview with new MDA chief Brent Christensen By: Magnolia Tribune - May 16, 2012 Share About the Author(s) Magnolia Tribune This article was produced by Magnolia Tribune staff. More Like This News | Daniel Tyson • April 7, 2026 Senator Wicker promotes benefits of Trump Accounts The federal government will place a one-time contribution of $1,000 into an account for Americans born between 2025 through 2028. U.S. Senator Roger Wicker said the accounts are a game changer for the upcoming generation. More From This Author News | Magnolia Tribune • April 7, 2026 Magnolia Mornings: April 7, 2026 News | Magnolia Tribune • April 6, 2026 Magnolia Mornings: April 6, 2026 News | Magnolia Tribune • April 3, 2026 Magnolia Mornings: April 3, 2026 Previous Story News | Magnolia Tribune • May 15, 2012 Christensen named MDA chief Next Story News | Magnolia Tribune • May 16, 2012 Jim Barksdale comments on Brett Christensen appointment News | Frank Corder • April 7, 2026 Watson running for Lt. Governor Secretary of State Michael Watson's statewide name ID and his $2.5 million cash on hand make him the immediate frontrunner for the seat. Education | Jeremy Pittari • April 6, 2026 Legislature revises full-day school attendance language, provides for excused absences for school activities Lawmakers also took steps to address chronic absenteeism, requiring school districts to adopt locally developed student attendance policies and increasing school attendance officer pay, among other provisions.