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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St. Louis Zoo Tops List of Best Zoo’s in The U.S.
So many zoos, so little time to visit them all. One has just been named the very best in the U.S. and it's right here in Missouri.
Illinois Restaurant Has Most Delicious Buffet You Have To Try
Give me a dessert bar any day of the week.
Time Running Out To Claim Lottery Prize Bought in Bowling Green
If you bought a lottery ticket at the Ayerco in Bowling Green, Missouri your time is about to run out to claim your prize.
Is This Store in Missouri the World’s Largest Gift Store?
Driving along the famous Route 66 you might come across some oddities and some really unique stores. One, in particular, calls itself the World's Largest Gift Store, and I think they may be right.
Did You Know Illinois Has 5 of the Strangest Festivals to Attend?
If you're looking for a different kind of festival this year then one of these five festivals in Illinois might interest you
Amazing Christmas Displays in Illinois & Missouri You Have To See
Who's ready to stuff the family in the car and go riding around looking at Christmas Light displays?
Small Missouri Town Continues 90-Year Christmas Tradition
Just like St. Patrick, Missouri in the Tri-State area have a special stamp for St. Patrick's days, another small Missouri town goes all out with a special stamp for Christmas.
Skip The Cooking! These Restaurants Are Open on Thanksgiving Day
If you hate cooking but want to stuff your face for Thanksgiving, these restaurants in the Tri-State area will be open on Thanksgiving Day.
13 Secluded Castles in Missouri That You Need To Know About
When it comes to castles you don't think of Missouri as having any, but every year more and more are popping up in the Show Me State and so far 13 have been discovered.
Majestic 130-Year Old Church in Illinois Turned into Microbrew
If you are looking for a unique eating and drinking experience you will want to stop by either of the two locations for Obed & Issac's.