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 avoid 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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Disagree: Travel Site Claims Missouri City Isn’t the Prettiest
Every state has it, the ugliest city that no one wants to visit. However, one website claiming this Missouri city is ugly has me really questioning their pick.

Over-the-Top Dessert in Illinois Will Have You Asking for More
Get ready to have your taste buds explode.

The Most Expensive Restaurant in Missouri is Worth Every Penny
We found it. The most expensive restaurant in Missouri and you're gonna want to bring that credit card with you.

Give Thanks! Missouri One of the Cheapest for Thanksgiving Dinner
It won't cost you that much in Missouri for Thanksgiving dinner this year.

Is This the Worst City to Live in Missouri? Experts Say YES!
Why is it that my favorite cities (no matter what state) always fall on not so great list? Experts from USA TODAY say that this Missouri City is the worst to live in, but it just so happens to be one of my favorites.

World’s Largest Convenience Store to Open in Missouri Next Month
It's finally here. The day we've all been waiting for. The official grand opening of the world's largest convenience store in Missouri.
Mark your calendars for Monday, December 11, which is when the first Buc-ee's in Missouri will officially be open...

There’s a Place for Cheese Lovers in Missouri & It Smells Amazing
Cheese lovers, I have found a store in Missouri that I'm sure stinks, but in a good way.

What Rules Have Changed for Missouri’s Firearm Deer Season? Lots
The more things change, the more things stay the same. That's actually not true of the Missouri firearms deer season as there are numerous changes to know about before heading out into the backcountry.

10 Reasons You Should Never Ever Move to Missouri – Really
This will hopefully save you some time. If you don't currently live in Missouri, but are considering it, this helpful guide will give you an understanding about why that's a very bad idea. Really.

Experts Say Visit These 5 Historic Missouri Landmarks
Yes, other historic landmarks in Missouri aren't the Arch and some of them have significant historical meaning for the Show-Me State.