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Here's a look at the top stories to start your Wednesday, March 19

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Looking to start off your day catching up on headlines? Here's a look at the top stories from overnight!

Astronauts splash down, ending a prolonged 9-month stay on the International Space Station

Two U.S. astronauts who made a protracted stay aboard the International Space Station after their spacecraft malfunctioned returned to Earth Tuesday.

The capsule bringing astronauts Barry Wilmore and Suni Williams back to Earth splashed down off the coast of Florida Tuesday evening, ending a nine-month mission.

Lawmakers consider making changes to student testing, teacher pay. But advocates have concerns

For years, education advocates have said that teachers need to be paid more and students need to be tested less.

There are two pieces of legislation that hope to do just that. But not everyone is on board.

'They knew they had to address it.' Veterans group frustrated property tax relief program is going underfunded

As a small token of gratitude, Tennessee gives fully disabled veterans a break on their local property taxes.

In 2023, close to 43,000 disabled veterans and their spouses were reimbursed.

But it's recently come to light that the property tax relief program is running out of money.

You can read these stories and more on our homepage!

Hermitage clinic for disabled patients set to close, cites loss of funding

I'm so thankful Robb Coles highlighted the Kamer Davis clinic in Hermitage and the hardship that may force its closure. The clinic provides care for patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities and there is no other place like it nearby. You can tell the staff is so passionate about the care they provide. I hope by shining the light on this, the right person can step in and make a difference.

- Carrie Sharp