Where: Troy University- Montgomery, Whitley Hall Rm. 324

When: Friday April 8, 2010 5:30 pm

Who: Dr. Iris Xu- Director of the Confucius Institute at Troy University

In July 2011 more than 700 US high school students will join high school students from around the world on a two-week study abroad trip to China as guests of the Confucius Institute. The trip will include study of the Chinese language, culture and history. Additionally students will have an opportunity to interact with Chinese high school students. American students are responsible for their own airfare, but dormitory lodging at local schools, food and transportation costs will all be covered by the Confucius Institute at Troy University. This is an outstanding opportunity for American high school students to learn about China and Chinese culture.

Dr. Xu will provide an introduction to the program and be available to answer questions from parents and students.

MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) -In a strange turn of events, charges have been filed against the 15-year-old boy injured in a shooting near Bellingrath Middle School Thursday afternoon.

According to the police investigation the shooting occurred at approximately 3:05 p.m. yesterday in front of Bellingrath Middle, but not on school property.

Police originally picked up suspects for questioning, but the suspects were released later that night.

After further investigation, police ruled the boy shot himself while attempting to assault another 16-year-old.

Police say the boy was wounded in the left arm by the gun he was using to pistol-whip another 16-year-old.

The mother of the boy who was assaulted has filed charges on behalf of her son against the original victim for Assault in the Third Degree. That boy suffered cuts to the head and a chipped tooth as a result of the attack.