Samantha Barnes is a Director of Content for Townsquare Media Quincy/Hannibal and Morning Show Co-Host on 97.9 KICK FM. She has been in radio for over 20 years in the Quincy/Hannibal area and lives here with her husband and two daughters. Sam is an avid Hallmark Channel fanatic, she loves everything Christmas and would have tree up all year if her husband let her. She is a Missouri Broadcaster Award Winner for Best in Documentary/Public Affairs and Air Talent for a Morning Drive. Samantha is originally from Brooklyn, New York but has called Quincy home for over 30 years and knows the local market very well.
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Road Trip to These Best Family-Friendly Restaurants in Missouri
If you plan on traveling with the family for spring break or vacation here's a road map to some of the best family-friendly restaurants to try.
Only 7 Stores Remain of This Once Popular Missouri Retail Store
The store may be a sponsor of one of the biggest parades in the country, but currently, there are only seven left open in Missouri and the once-retail giant just announced it's cutting over 2,000 jobs in 2024.
The Oldest Known Park in Missouri is Over 170 Years Old
Knowing that spring is around the corner got me thinking of parks, and walking in nature (cause I love doing that).
Vengeance – Average Missourian Takes How Long to Get Over an Ex?
The song says breaking up is hard to do and it's not wrong. But, did you know there is some new data that shows the exact amount of time it takes for a Missouri person to get over an ex? It's probably longer than you think.
Yes, There are Places in Missouri To Visit and Have Fun in Winter
Bitter cold and snow may keep you inside, but if you need to break out there are a few places in Missouri that you can travel to and enjoy winter activities.
Watch an Eagle in Canton, Missouri Sneak Off with Someone’s Fish
If you hang out in downtown Canton, Missouri this time of year, you have to almost try to NOT see an eagle. Oh, and you might want to keep an eye on fish you catch. One fisherman learned this the hard way as one of these majestic birds made off with an unwatched fish.
2 Illinois Restaurants Named Best New Restaurant to Try in 2024
Food and travel experts all agree that these two Illinois restaurants are the very best and here's why you should try them this year.
What’s the Oldest Business in Illinois? Hint – It’s 186 Years Old
For a business to celebrate 186 years is such an accomplishment, but to also be named the oldest in all of Illinois is also a huge achievement.
Great St. Louis Tornado of 1896 Blew Steamboats Out of the River
Missouri has seen some historic and tragic tornadoes, but few can rival a twister that tore through St. Louis in the Spring of 1896. It was so fierce it even blew steamboats out of the river.
When is the Best Time to Wash Your Car in Missouri This Winter
Your car probably needs a car wash with all the snow, slush, and ice that it's picked up. However, is it good to wash your car in the winter?