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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1,500 Hidden Acres in Missouri Known as a Hidden Gem in the State
If you need to get away from it all and just need to get back to nature. There is one hidden gem in Missouri that can do just that for you.
There is Only One Dog Breed in Illinois That is Illegal to Own
Owning a pet is one of the most rewarding things a human can do. But, if you're looking for that perfect dog know that there is one breed that is off-limits in Illinois.
Iconic Missouri Sandwich Also Known as the Weirdest
I've heard of this famous Missouri sandwich only found in the Show-Me State, and for some reason, Missourians seem to like strange and weird foods.
Can Dogs Hang Out a Car Window Legally in Missouri?
Having a dog hang its head (or sometimes body) out a car window might be fun, but can you legally do this in Missouri?
Find America’s Best French Fries in Illinois – Guy Fieri Approved
It's the side dish that goes with everything...French fries. But there's only one place in Illinois that seems to have the best in the nation.
Missouri’s Fastest Speeding Ticket Ever Recorded is Mind Blowing
I may like to speed now and then. Ok! More than I should probably, but I am just going with the flow of traffic. At least that is what I tell myself, but I have never gone over the speed limit like one motorist did in Missouri.
Illinois is a Great Place to Live – 4 Cities Among Best in Nation
Good news for the Land of Lincoln. As so many people are moving out of the state, four places are considered the best cities in the nation to live.
2 Underground Attractions in Missouri Among Best Kept Secret
Missouri may be known as the Show-Me State, but it's also known as the Cave State with over 7,00 known caves. But, there are two underground caves you didn't know existed, among America's best-kept secrets.
The Onondaga Cave (located in Onondaga Cave State Park) and Marvel Cave (located in Branson) are two caves that are a part of some of the best underground attractions in America.
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New Ranking Lists Missouri as One of the Worst for Puppy Mills
This is a list that no state wants to be on, but for Missouri not only is the Show-Me State on this list, but it ranks in the top 10.
Ever Wonder Why There are Stars on Missouri Barns? Not for Décor
Have you ever driven past a barn with a colorful star and wondered why? I always assumed it was merely decorative, but as it turns out, there's also much history and symbolism behind these rural icons.