Miss. Code Ann. § 57-1-83: Miss. Code Ann. § 57-1-83

For the purpose of operating or engaging in the enterprise as authorized at the election held for that purpose the municipality herein authorized acting by and through its governing authority shall have all the rights, powers and authority granted to municipalities by Sections 57-1-1 through 57-1-51 , to act for the territory comprising the municipal separate school district of which such municipality is a part.