Mississippi Code Title 31. Public Business, Bonds and Obligations § 31-17-21

In the event it is determined to purchase outstanding bonds of the state as provided in Section 31-17-3, then sixty (60) days prior to the date fixed for the sale of said bonds, the state bond commission shall advertise its intention to purchase the bonds of the state for at least two (2) consecutive weeks in two (2) newspapers, one (1) of which shall be published in Jackson, Mississippi, and the other a financial journal having general circulation among bond buyers and dealers. Said advertisement shall state the amount of bonds to be purchased, the maximum price to be paid therefor, and the date upon which it will receive sealed proposals for outstanding bonds of the State of Mississippi.