COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A Columbus woman with a vision has transformed an empty lot into a business.

At the old Carts and Clubs, a food court has now been established.

“I think people just need to get outside and enjoy sunshine and spend time together more. And we don’t have places like that in Columbus,” said Jill Lehrkamp, the owner of Columbus Food Court and Market.

Jill Lehrkamp said she first thought of the idea during COVID, and last month, that dream finally came to life.

“I was really proud that our community supported the vendors like they did. All the vendors sold out in less than three hours. Most of them had never done that before, so that was fantastic,” said Lehrkamp.

“We were so overwhelmed with the Columbus population and how many people wanted this type of business i

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