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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Illinois Town Makes List of the World’s Most Awkward City Name
One town in Illinois is getting recognized for its name, but now in a good way.
One of the Largest Aquariums in the Nation is Located in illinois
There is still time to make your way to one of the largest aquariums in the nation.
Family-Friendly Missouri Lake Named One of the Best in the U.S.
Missouri is known for its majestic caves and adventures, but only one is getting national attention for being the best for families to have some outdoor fun.
Illinois City Named #2 in the Nation to Live Work and Play
Right now it's so hard to think about spending money in a big city, but one city in Illinois is getting national recognition for being a place to live, work, and play.
Major Changes Coming to Illinois & Missouri Sam’s Clubs
Starting August 19th, Sam's Club Plus members will see benefit changes.
Shout Out to Illinois – Home to 2 of the Best Pizza Restaurants
The million-dollar question. New York or Chicago, who has the better pizza? Well, the New York Times says there are 2 pizzerias in Illinois you have to visit.
It’s Illegal to Take Photos at This Illinois Location
If caught, you could be fined.
How Fast Over the Speed Limit Can Go On Missouri Highways?
How much over the speed limit can you go legally in Missouri.
2 Missouri Cities Make Nations List of Most Dangerous to Visit
A new list, however, puts two Missouri cities on a Most Dangerous List to visit for 2024.
Can Police Legally Use Traffic Cameras in Missouri? Yes and No
We know for a fact that traffic cameras are used in Missouri because we see them every day in Hannibal. However, are they really legal? The answer is probably more complicated than you might think.