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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Missouri’s Best Burrito is – What Kids Say – Bussin’
I have to say though "bussin' is the right word to use when describing the best burrito in the Show-Me State.
Iconic Missouri & Illinois Best Regional Dishes That A.I Ruined
Robots are slowly taking over the world. We all know it, but now they have butchered some of Illinois and Missouri's best regional dishes making them look undesirable.
10 Towns in Illinois Considered The Safest to Live in 2024
Illinois has its reputation for being a "not great state" to live in, but if you find yourself moving to Illinois or relocating there are safe and beautiful places to live in the Land of Lincoln.
2 Underground Attractions in Missouri Among Best Kept Secret
Missouri may be known as the Show-Me State, but it's also known as the Cave State with over 7,00 known caves. But, there are two underground caves you didn't know existed, among America's best-kept secrets.
The Onondaga Cave (located in Onondaga Cave State Park) and Marvel Cave (located in Branson) are two caves that are a part of some of the best underground attractions in America.
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Experts Rank Illinois Among Top 20 Most Visited States for 2024
Illinois doesn't always have the best reputation, but the state itself has so much to offer, and that is why it ranks in the top 20 of the most visited states.
What are the Purple Flowers Covering Missouri & Illinois Fields?
Have you been seeing these beautiful purple flowers that seem to be popping up in fields all over Missouri and Illinois? T
Local Missouri Town Ranks Among Top 11 Charming Small Towns
We all know that live here in the Tri-State area how lucky we are to have a town like Hannibal, well, experts think so too and just place it on the list of the best charming small towns in Missouri.
Missouri Sandwich Gets ‘Triple D’ & Coach Reid’s Stamp of Approval
Several restaurants in the Kansas City area have been featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, but there is only one that is also approved by the head football coach of the KC Chiefs Andy Reid.
Most Unappreciated Town in Illinois is Loaded with History
The Land of Lincoln is full of USA history (good and bad), but there is one town that gets no love and has one of the biggest impacts in the state.
One of the Sweetest Shops in the Nation is in Illinois
Just in time for Valentine's Day a list of the best candy shops in each state and this one in Illinois is both unique and has delicious candy.