Mississippi Code
Chapter 79 - Mississippi Small Town Development Act
§ 57-79-3. Legislative findings and declaration of intent

The Legislature finds that:
Many small towns and cities will benefit from professional and financial assistance;
The improvement of small towns and cities benefit the economic and general welfare of the people of the State of Mississippi;
Establishment of the Mississippi Small Town Development Program is an effective means to restore and strengthen Mississippi's small towns; and
It is the intent of the Legislature to establish the Mississippi Small Town Development Program.