Miss. Code Ann. § 27-65-95

Nothing in this chapter shall affect or defeat any distribution, claim, assessment, appeal, suit, right or cause of action for taxes, due or accrued under Sections 27-65-1 through 27-65-95, Mississippi Code of 1972, prior to July 1, 1974, whether such distribution, assessment, appeal, suit, claim or action shall have been begun before July 1, 1974, or shall thereafter be begun; and the provisions of Sections 27-65-1 through 27-65-95, Mississippi Code of 1972, are expressly continued in full force, effect and operation for the purpose of the assessment, collection and distribution of any taxes due or accrued under said Sections 27-65-1 through 27-65-95, Mississippi Code of 1972, and amendments thereto, prior to July 1, 1974, and for the imposition of any penalties, forfeitures or claims for a failure to comply therewith.