Mississippi Code Title 7. Executive Department § 7-3-53

It shall be the duty of the secretary of state to distribute said printed advertising matter among the several state officers and institutions as may be deemed proper and necessary for thorough dissemination of the information contained therein to the general public within and without the state. Ample supplies of such advertising matter shall be furnished to all civic bodies, boards of trade, chambers of commerce, and other similar organizations in municipalities throughout this state, and other states, when requested or when it is deemed advisable to accomplish the purpose stated in Section 7-3-49.