An online rumor claimed the Season 23 winner gave $500,000 to his former employer, a public school in Mississippi.

Many people from all over gathered at Q.V. Sykes Park for Meridian native and American Idol winner Jamal Roberts’ Welcome ...

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 ...

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 ...

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - According to the Jamal Roberts Committee, a new date and location have been set for this weekend’s ...

Meridian native Jamal Roberts may be the newest "American Idol," but his newfound fame hasn't changed his humble, small-town ways. In fact, Roberts wasn't sure he even wanted to be on the show in the ...

City funds earmarked for an event celebrating American Idol winner Jamal Roberts are not needed, the Meridian City Council ...

American Idol’s Jamal Roberts reveals he hasn't received the $250,000 prize money yet and shares plans on how he'll use it ...

It tops Gospel Digital Song Sales, marking his initial No. 1; he previously hit No. 4 with “He’s Preparing Me” earlier in May ...

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

Roberts, originally from Meridian, Mississippi, is a P.E. teacher and gained popularity through TikTok covers. "An Evening with Jamal Roberts," hosted by the Kirkland Group and Alcorn State ...

Jamal Roberts, a 27-year-old PE teacher from Meridian, Mississippi, won season 23 of "American Idol." We have more facts ...