Meridian native Jamal Roberts, winner of "American Idol" Season 23, will perform in Jackson, Alcorn State University announced moments after his big win Sunday night. "An Evening with Jamal Roberts," hosted by the Kirkland Group and Alcorn State University, is for attendees 21 years and older.

Jamal Roberts of Meridian, Mississippi, is the new American Idol winner. What to know about the P.E. teacher who won Season 23.

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -Meridian native Jamal Roberts was crowned the winner of American Idol during the 3-hour season finale of American Idol. The top 3 finalists opened up the show performing “ We Are The Champions ” by Queen.