government shutdown

Giving back to the U.S. Coast Guard

On Monday, News 25 told you about a local man who had a goal to feed members of the U.S. Coast Guard during the government shutdown. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini has an update. Locals saw it as a call to…

Helping the U.S. Coast Guard

Right now we are in the midst of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history and thousands of U.S. Coast guard members are preparing to miss their first paycheck today. To make this time without pay a little bit easier,…

Government shut down affecting local breweries

As the government shutdown continues, it’s not just federal workers who are affected. The shutdown is restricting local breweries and what they can put to market. For the folks at Lazy Magnolia Brewery, the government shutdown is causing problems. For…

Government shutdown affects local reality

The government shutdown is having an impact on the real estate market. The time it takes to close a sale usually takes anywhere from 30 to 45 days, however, the shutdown can cause that amount of time to lengthen. For…

Keesler Federal Credit Union offers provisional credit

Because of the government shutdown, Keesler Federal Credit Union is prepared to provide provisional credit to federal employees who will not be paid due to the shutdown.  This credit will be for members who have federal payroll direct deposit established…

Government shutdown: how it will affect tax returns

As tax season approaches, the government shutdown can also affect returns. If the shutdown continues through late January, tax refunds could be delayed as well. According to Businessinsider.com, the IRS is currently operating on about 12 percent of its employees.…

Keesler Federal Credit Union offers provisional credit

The government shutdown isn’t just having an effect on the national level, but it’s also affecting a few things here on the Coast. Keesler Federal Credit Union has ensured that their members will still get paid during the shutdown.  According…

Congressman Palazzo weighs in on shutdown

What does the recent government shutdown mean for members of the military in South Mississippi and their families? News 25 spoke to U.S. Congressman Steven Palazzo in Washington today to learn more. “The people that actually trained this weekend, it…