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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Magical Christmas Cabin in Missouri Perfect for Holiday Getaway
I love to decorate my home for Christmas, but it can be a hassle sometimes. Here's a magical cabin in Missouri where you don't have to decorate at all you just have to show up.
Missouri Town Completely Turns into Real Life Christmas Village
Settled on the Lake of the Ozarks you'll find a town called Old Kinderhook, and what this town does for the holidays will even put Hallmark Christmas Movies to shame.
St. Louis Zoo Goes Wild for Lights For The Holiday Season
Just like Boo at the Zoo, the Wild Lights at the St. Louis Zoo is something you need to experience every year.
Michael Jordan’s Mega Mansion Remains For Sale In Illinois – Why?
No one wants to "Be Like Mike" and buy his almost $15 million mega-mansion.
Majestic 130-Year Old Church in Illinois Turned into Microbrew
If you are looking for a unique eating and drinking experience you will want to stop by either of the two locations for Obed & Issac's.
St. Louis Zoo Welcomes Cute New Member To The Zoo Family
If you're headed down to the St. Louis Zoo, you will want to stop by and meet the newest member, Rhubarb, a Francois’ langur baby.
Massive LEGO Festival is Coming to Illinois For Kids & Adults
I am a LEGO nerd. Give me a LEGO set to put together and I am one happy camper. So. if you're like me and love bricks then you are going to love this massic brick fest coming to Illinois.
Look Inside An Abandoned Bank Found in East St. Louis
You just never know what you are going to find in East St. Louis.
Illinois Town Named One of The Most Beautiful Towns in America
We always say it's hard to pick just ONE town in the entire state, but according to a recent article in Architectural Digest they did just that.
Unique Earth House with Indoor Pool & Tennis Court For Sale
I've seen houses where that are partially underground but never knew there was a name for that type of architecture.