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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Things You Can & Can’t Do on a Percy Jackson St. Louis Arch Quest
The Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri is famous for many reasons. It is of course an iconic representation of the gateway to the west across the Mississippi River, but if you're a Percy Jackson and the Olympians fan, you know it's special because of its prominence in the books.
These Baby Names Have Been Ruled Illegal To Use in the U.S.
Picking a name for your newborn is both exciting and sometimes can be very hard. However, whatever you do there are some names that are banned in the US and you can't use them.
Yes! There is a Home Alone Pop Up Restaurant in Illinois to Visit
Foodies get ready to have one of your life's best holiday food experiences.
Hidden Illinois State Park Might Be the Best Kept Secret
Illinois is home to some of the best state parks in the nation, but there is one you may not know of that is a hidden gem in the state.
If You Hit a Deer with Your Car in Illinois Can You Keep It?
It's that time when the deer are out in full force and I am sure you've seen a few on the side of the road, but can you keep those deer?
Illinois is one of 15 states that says yes. You can legally keep a deer you hit with your car in Illinois along with other animals you accidentally hit and kill...
Quincy Makes List as 1 of the Cheapest Towns to Live in Illinois
A new ranking that ranks the cheapest places to live in Illinois is good news for those who live in Quincy.
Gold Rush! Here are the Best Places in Illinois to Look for Gold
You might not be cashing in on a large gold nugget in Illinois, but there are a few places where you can go to find nibbles of gold.
Could Missouri Soon Have Two Six Flags Parks? Possibly
There is a possibility that there could be two Six Flags Theme Parks in Missouri.
World’s Biggest Christmas Maze is a Short Drive From Illinois
Move over corn mazes. This is the maze everyone needs to visit.
5 of the Most Enchanting Illinois Towns to Visit This Holiday
Move over to October I'm ready to talk about the holidays and the places to visit.