Miss. Code Ann. § 65-7-141

It is the purpose of Sections 65-7-141 through 65-7-147 to provide that the State Highway Department and local governing authorities shall identify all streets, roads, highways and dwelling places not otherwise designated by name or number and to assign to said streets, roads, highways and dwelling places a number identification whereby such streets, roads, highways and dwelling places may be systematically identified and located without difficulty or ambiguity.