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

Crestwood Elementary School is a public school located in Meridian, MS, which is in a fringe rural setting. The student population of Crestwood Elementary School is 259 and the school serves PK-5.

BUT, LONG BEFORE THE SPOTLIGHT AND THE SCREAMING CROWDS THAT ENDING STANDING OVATION--- JAMAL ROBERTS HAS BEEN A MAN OF FAITH ...

Jamal Roberts, a 27-year-old physical education teacher from Mississippi, made history by winning American Idol on May 18, 2025, becoming the first black man to achieve this feat in 22 years since ...

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 ...

Jamal Roberts, a physical education teacher from Mississippi, made history by winning the 23rd season of American Idol, becoming the first black man t ...