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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Foodies Rejoice! One of the Best Food Festivals is in Illinois
Eating is fun! Who doesn't love to eat everything on-site at a festival, fair, or on vacation? USA Today released the top 10 food festivals in the nation and an Illinois festival made the list.
Miranda Lambert to Perform at the Illinois State Fair
Another huge country artist was just announced for the Illinois State Fair.
Could The Feds to Take Over Every Illinois Cell Phone Again?
For the second time in less than a year, the Federal government is going to take over your cell phone.
Beautiful Illinois State Park is Best in the Nation Experts Say
Can you smell it? Warmer weather and spring are on the way, and I don't know about you I am so ready for it.
300-Millon Year Old Rock in Illinois Named Most Breathtaking Site
You may not have heard of the "Garden of the Gods" but this 300-million-year-old sandstorm structure is the most breathtaking site in the world and it's a short drive from the Tri-States.
Illinois Town Claims to Have the Most UFO Sightings in the Nation
Do you believe we are not alone? For centuries, there have been documented UFO sightings in America, but there is one town in Illinois that claims they have some of the most in the nation.
Watch an Eagle in Canton, Missouri Sneak Off with Someone’s Fish
If you hang out in downtown Canton, Missouri this time of year, you have to almost try to NOT see an eagle. Oh, and you might want to keep an eye on fish you catch. One fisherman learned this the hard way as one of these majestic birds made off with an unwatched fish.
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.