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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Strange Missouri Law Makes it Illegal For Kids to Take Out Trash
I struggle to get my girls to help with chores around the house, especially taking out the trash. Well, there is one weird law in Missouri that says children SHOULDN'T take about the trash if there is one particular item in it.
Dangerous & Poisonous in Missouri Mushrooms That Can Be Deadly
I've seen a ton of photos of people hunting and finding those delicious mushrooms. It's that time, but there are some mushrooms found in Missouri that you need to stay away from
The Hottest Wings in Missouri Will Make Your Lips Swell with Pain
Some people, like myself, like to enjoy food and savor it. While others like to sweat, cry, and feel the burn eating.
Missouri Zoo Updates on When the $75 Million Aquarium Will Open
The Kansas City Zoo is excited that its new aquarium will open this September.
You Might Want to Stay Clear of These 20 Towns in Missouri
The Show-Me State has a lot to offer in food, entertainment, sports, and state parks. However, there are a few towns you might just want to skip over when planning a vacation or day trip.
Can you Legally Drive a Lawn Mower on the Road in Missouri?
I was sitting on my porch the other day noticing all my neighbors are out mowing on their riding lawnmowers. I've never had one, but that got me thinking can you legally drive one on the road?
The Best Airbnb in Missouri Has Been Found and It’s Stunning
When it comes to the best of the best of anything I am always a little skeptical, but according to cntraveler.com, they found 52 of the best Airbnbs in the US and the one for Missout is stunning.
Missouri’s ‘Must-Have’ Sandwich is NOT a Maid-Rite or Tenderloin
When you think about which sandwich is popular in Missouri you might say a tenderloin or maid-rite, but according to a website, it's a sandwich that I have never heard of.
Want Cheap? The Cheapest Zip Codes in Missouri to Live
If you're looking to move somewhere in Missouri a new report just released to named the cheapest zip codes to live in and the result is not what I thought.
5 Iconic Missouri Landmarks You Should Visit That’s NOT the Arch
The St. Louis Gateway Arch is one of the most iconic landmarks in Missouri and in the nation, but Missouri has so many other great landmarks that people need to visit at least once.