The following all deal with Arizona, and all but one are by local authors.

Once again, the athletic director wheel has been spun at Immaculate Heart Preparatory School, and this year Dan Ethridge will assume the role as head of the Class 1A sports programs. Ethridge, who also serves as the school's principal, will share the duties with last year's athletic director, Andy Ortiz. In his second year with Immaculate Heart, Ethridge is the fourth athletic director in as many years. Included in the changes in athletics this year, Immaculate Heart will add golf to its sports repertoire and move its volleyball home games to St. Gregory High School.

(BPT) - Staying socially active and engaged with friends and family is important as people age, and hearing well is crucial to making that happen. New research shows that hearing loss is associated not only with a range of physical problems, but also mental health problems such as social isolation and even dementia.

Only four teams remain. After an action packed divisional round, the Baltimore Ravens, San Francisco 49ers, Atlanta Falcons, and New England Patriots are the only teams who still have a chance at winning the Super Bowl. From a double-overtime win to nearly blowing a 20-point lead, each of these teams were able to find a way to win with their backs against the wall. 

(BPT) - Dreaming of spring despite the cold weather outside? You’re not the only one. Many people start thinking of warmer temperatures as soon as the mercury drops. Instead of sitting inside this winter, use these tips to “think spring” so you’ll be ready when the thermometer rises again.

(BPT) - Car care is no longer defined by the season. Modern cars don’t need special attention during the winter months with the exception of changing to winter tires depending on where you live. Instead, the reliability and life of your car depends on you following good maintenance practices. Avoiding these common car care mistakes will help keep your car on the road longer.

February 8, 2006 - Oro Valley Mayor Paul Loomis knows he has an enormous responsibility to make the right decisions. Although town business can sometimes seem bureaucratic and routine, every decision the Oro Valley Town Council makes affects someone's hopes and dreams, he said.

But the lack of rancor does not mean that there aren't challenges ahead and important issues at hand for whichever two candidates citizens choose to sit on the five member board Nov. 5.

(BPT) - As spring approaches, other New Year’s resolutions may be a distant memory but the urge to improve your home can find new life when the weather warms. The transition of seasons is a perfect opportunity to refocus on improving yourself and your space.

(BPT) - Whether traveling for business or fun, it’s not always practical to take along a four-legged family member. Arranging care of a beloved pet for an extended absence can be daunting. Knowing what to look for in a kennel, and what to look out for, can help you choose wisely.

(BPT) - The past few years have not been kind to lawns and gardens across the country. The summer of 2012 brought severe drought to much of the Midwest and a good portion of the country continues to experience drought conditions. Homeowners have two choices in dealing with drought: try to water enough to keep grass and plants alive and looking good, or implement long-term changes to make yards more resistant to extremely dry and hot spells.

Tucson Fire Department responded to a four-alarm fire in a strip mall in Tucson yesterday around 3 p.m.

(BPT) - An estimated 275 million people across the globe can’t hear clearly all the sounds they love. These people suffer from hearing loss, which the World Health Organization lists as the No. 1 sensory disability in the world.

(BPT) - Life is full of everyday choices, from what you wear to where you shop. One of the most important choices you can make is where you choose to bank. Your bank is more than your corner market or mall - it’s should provide ample choices to help you to make the best decisions for your lifestyle.

(BPT) - - The average super market offers some 45,000 food products, most of which are packaged, processed and a poor choice for someone who wants to eat healthy - even when the package says otherwise with claims of being natural, whole grain and even organic.