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MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -Artinis at the Museum is the Meridian Museum of Art’s biggest fundraiser of the year, and will be ...
A new University of Mississippi project maps the state's often-overlooked religious diversity, blending historical research, ...
The State Games of Mississippi is one of Meridian’s most significant events, attracting thousands of people from all around.
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 ...
A noted leader in administrative healthcare education will guide Mississippi State University-Meridian’s School of Health Professions as it prepares students to meet the critical needs of the Magnolia ...
The 23rd edition of American Idol concluded on Sunday on an exhilarating note. Jamal Roberts from Meridian, Mississippi, was named as the American Idol 2025 winner during the grand finale. His ...
In response to Map of the Ancient Mississippi a few of you left comments to the effect of “no one should live in floodplains.” It’s an appealing notion, but I think it’s unrealistic. Anne Jefferson of ...
Jamal is a 27-year-old gym teacher from Meridian, Mississippi, and the proud father of three daughters, Harmoni, Lyrik and newborn Gianna Grace, who was born in April 2025. Before joining the show, ...
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 singer honored Meridian by performing “Just My Imagination (Running Away from Me)” by the Temptations and “First Time” by Teeks. Roberts is the second winner from Mississippi ...
Jamal Roberts has wowed music fans across the country with his performances on "American Idol," but what do people think in his hometown, Meridian, MS?