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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There Are at Least 20 Illinois Towns You Should Stay Away From
There are just towns in every state that, well, you just stay away from, and these are the top 20. Some I agree with and some I don't.
Bugging Out! Get Ready to See These Bugs in Missouri This Spring
Spring is coming we are almost there, but with the warmer weather comes those little critters that annoy us all season long.
300-Millon Year Old Rock in Illinois Named Most Breathtaking Site
You may not have heard of the "Garden of the Gods" but this 300-million-year-old sandstorm structure is the most breathtaking site in the world and it's a short drive from the Tri-States.
Old School Italian Restaurant in Missouri Named Best in Nation
I love Italian food, I grew up on it and it's easy to make. 25 old-school restaurants in the country are the best for getting Italian food. One of those 25 is located in Missouri.
Some of the Biggest Names in Hollywood Are From Missouri
These are some of the famous people you might see walking the streets in Missouri.
Experts Claim 2 Missouri Landmarks on List for Not Worth Visiting
This is one of those times when you shake your head wondering why these two landmarks land on a list like this.
One of the Sweetest Shops in the Nation is in Illinois
Just in time for Valentine's Day a list of the best candy shops in each state and this one in Illinois is both unique and has delicious candy.
Most Unappreciated Town in Illinois is Loaded with History
The Land of Lincoln is full of USA history (good and bad), but there is one town that gets no love and has one of the biggest impacts in the state.
Don’t Worry Be Happy – Missouri Town Friendliest in The State
We can all use a little more happiness and friendliness in our lives, and according to experts this Missouri town is the place to do just that.
Illinois Town Claims to Have the Most UFO Sightings in the Nation
Do you believe we are not alone? For centuries, there have been documented UFO sightings in America, but there is one town in Illinois that claims they have some of the most in the nation.