‘Weems Week’ Celebrates 10th Anniversary by Giving Back to West Memphis

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It’s ‘Weems Week’ for former All-SEC Razorback Sonny Weems as he gives back to his hometown of West Memphis for the 10th straight year.

Former Razorback and NBA basketball player Sonny Weems is making his way back to Arkansas after winning three championships with the Guangdong Southern Tigers in the Chinese Basketball Association.

With the help of his entire family, ‘Weems Week’ started on Monday. On Tuesday, he held a book signing introducing his new children’s book, ‘Sonny Did’.

“Even though you’re from a small town, there are still amazing things that you can do! That’s one thing I wanted to put in this book,” Weems said. “Just inspire kids to be proud of where they come from. And when you have accomplishments let the world know. Let everyone know.”

Wednesday was health and wellness day, followed by teaching about financial literacy on Thursday.

The festivities ended on Friday with a drive-thru backpack giveaway, in which Weems donated 200 backpacks filled with school supplies….”

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