"We wanted to show that we support somebody from our hometown ... The Johnsons originally are from Meridian. Did you vote? Meridian native Jamal Roberts makes Top 3 on Amerian Idol.

Meridian is welcoming Jamal Roberts home. Want to see him? The Mississippi man will sing May 31 in his hometown. Tickets are $25-35. What to know ...

"It's slowly but surely sinking in," says American Idol winner Jamal Roberts. The 27-year-old from Meridian, Miss., emerged victorious on May 18, taking home the title in the Season 23 finale of ABC's ...

Jamal Roberts, a 27-year-old P.E. coach at Crestwood Elementary in Meridian, is the second Mississippian to win "American Idol." ...

Jamal Roberts, a 27-year-old physical education teacher from Meridian, Mississippi, with gospel roots, was crowned the winner of American Idol Season 23 on Sunday night, capturing America s vote with ...

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WCBI) – Meridian native and American Idol Winner Jamal Roberts performed in his hometown over the weekend. “Man, I love home. I don’t really see myself leaving if I can help it,” said ...

American Idol Season 23 winner Jamal Roberts hasn’t received his $250,000 prize yet, but plans to bank it for his daughters’ ...

WARNING: this item contains spoilers — read at your own risk! After months and months of auditions, showstoppers, and live shows, the winner of American Idol Season 23 was finally crowned on May 18.

Meridian native Jamal Roberts was crowned the next "American ... Thompson's post reads. "Your unwavering support reflects the unity and pride that define our communities. This is more than a ...