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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Iconic Missouri & Illinois Best Regional Dishes That A.I Ruined
Robots are slowly taking over the world. We all know it, but now they have butchered some of Illinois and Missouri's best regional dishes making them look undesirable.
The Top Landowner in Illinois – Who Holds the Crown?
Ever wondered who holds the title of the largest landowner in Illinois? Prepare for a surprise, because it's not who you might expect.
1 Illinois and 1 Missouri University Among Best Party Schools
Trying to find that perfect college fit can but stressful, but maybe this new ranking will help. At least for the students anyway, not so much for the parents.
Lakeside Rest Stop in Illinois is a Must Visit for Any Road Trip
Hidden in the southern part of Illinois is a very impression rest stop like you've never seen before. Set around Rend Lake, it's a place where if you're on a road trip you have to see to believe.
Missouri’s Most Expensive Neighborhood – Prepare to Be Amazed
Oh, how the other half live. I will never be able to imagine what it's like living in a mansion unless I win the lottery. One neighborhood in Missouri was named the most expensive in the state with average new homes valued over $1 million.
Local Missouri Town Ranks Among Top 11 Charming Small Towns
We all know that live here in the Tri-State area how lucky we are to have a town like Hannibal, well, experts think so too and just place it on the list of the best charming small towns in Missouri.
Here’s the #1 Most Walkable City in Illinois and It’s Not Chicago
Who doesn't love just walking in a city and seeing the sights of the city or town you are in? Well, several cities in Illinois are considered some of the best walkable places in the state, and Chicago is not number one.
Experts Rank Illinois Among Top 20 Most Visited States for 2024
Illinois doesn't always have the best reputation, but the state itself has so much to offer, and that is why it ranks in the top 20 of the most visited states.
What are the Purple Flowers Covering Missouri & Illinois Fields?
Have you been seeing these beautiful purple flowers that seem to be popping up in fields all over Missouri and Illinois? T
These Missouri Towns Ranked Among the Worst for Allergies in 2024
Get ready (if they haven't presented already), allergy season is coming sooner than we would like. If you suffer from seasonal allergies there are two towns in Missouri you are going to want to avoid at all costs.