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

Car horns blared and people cheered in the streets of downtown Meridian, Mississippi, on Sunday evening as citizens heard the ...

Jamal Roberts, a 27-year-old physical education teacher—who was crowned the winner of Season 23 of American Idol—is from ...

Jamal Roberts, a 27-year-old physical education teacher from Meridian, Mississippi, with gospel roots, was crowned the winner ...

The 23rd season of American Idol finally concluded on May 18, 2025, declaring 27-year-old P.E. teacher, from Meridian, Mississippi, Jamal Roberts, its winner.

Among the grand finale highlights was a performance by pop star Jessica Simpson, who returned to the stage after over a decade away and was joined by former contestant Josh King. Simpson performed her ...

"American Idol" has crowned the winner for 2025, and he's from the South. Here's who won, performances and what could be in store for 2026.

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTVA) - Meridian native Jamal Roberts is bringing home the title of American Idol. The 27-year-old P.E. teacher, "I'm still trying to process this...God is so good," in a thank you ...

The 18-year-old from Addis, Louisiana, rose to national attention with a mix of patriotic anthems and classic country, coming ...

Jamal Roberts, a 27-year-old PE teacher from Meridian, Mississippi, won the popular vote to become the "American Idol" Season ...

Meridian’s Jamal Roberts has sung his way into the history books — and the hearts of millions — as the newest winner of ...