PHOTO GALLERY: Jamal Roberts Parade

Published 8:31 am Thursday, May 15, 2025

Meridianites lined 22nd Avenue Wednesday afternoon as they welcomed American Idol finalist Jamal Roberts back home with a parade and concert at City Hall lawn. Roberts, a Meridian native and physical education teacher at Crestwood Elementary School, was voted one American Idol’s Top 3 contestants Monday and is set to perform in the season finale Sunday evening.

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