Meridian, Mississippi celebrated "American Idol" finalist Jamal Roberts with a parade and performance. Roberts, a physical education teacher, is praised for his genuine personality and impact on ...

A press conference was held on Wednesday morning at the MAXX to reveal the Meridian Blues, Meridian’s entry into the Mid-America league.

Car horns blared and people cheered in the streets of downtown Meridian, Mississippi, on Sunday evening as citizens heard the news that one of their own, Jamal Roberts, had won American Idol. The ...

Jamal Roberts, a 27-year-old P.E. teacher from Meridian, Mississippi, won Season 23 of "American Idol." Roberts' win garnered the most votes in the show's history, according to host Ryan Seacrest. A ...