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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Once Deemed ‘Impossible’ Cross Missouri’s Oldest Bridge
Built in an era when the impossible seemed just that, this historic structure has defied expectations and stood the test of time.
The Results Are In – The Best French Fries in Missouri Have Been Found
Here we are again trying to find the best of the best in the Show-Me State. One new ranking claims the best fries in the entire state are at the ONE restaurant you have to visit.
These Extreme Experiences in Missouri Will Leave You Wanting More
If you want extreme Missouri is home to some of the best thrill-seeking adventures. From rock climbing in Elephant State Park to zipling in the Ozarks there is something for everyone.
Discover the Hidden Gems of 2 Missouri Small Towns Best in the Nation
If you're looking for a small-town getaway with lots of entertainment you might want to check out the two towns just named the best in America.
One of the Best Diners in the Nation is Located in Illinois
Experts have claimed that they once again have found the best diner in the Land of Lincoln. While I admire their results, I am always a little biased when it comes to the best of the best in an entire state.
Hidden Gems: 6 Small Towns in Missouri You Have to See to Believe
Missouri is home to some amazing big cities to visit and live in. The Show-Me State also has some of the best small towns to get away and relax and recharge in
See if Your Name is on Missouri’s Largest Lost & Found List
You might have $5 or $500 on Missouri's largest lost and found list of unclaimed property.
2 Missouri Neighborhoods Are Most Dangerous to Live in the Nation
A new list for 2024 claimed that these 10 neighborhoods are the most dangerous to live in places two Missouri neighborhoods on the list.
The Largest Running Flea Market in Missouri Announces 2024 Dates
Garage sale season is coming, but there is one place that is the largest and longest-run flea market in Missouri and it's right here in the Tri-States.
Yelp Names This Missouri Ice Cream Shop One of the Best in Nation
Ice cream fixes everything. It's the one food that everyone seems to enjoy, so when Yelp claims they found one place in Missouri you have to try for a cool treat my ice cream senses were peaked.