PIKEVILLE, Ky. — Bank 253, which shut down in December, citing the difficulty of operating within restrictions put in place during the coronavirus pandemic, is planning to reopen.

An announcement just after 2 p.m., Friday, on the restaurant’s Facebook page noted they will be conducting open interviews for all positions, from Tuesday, March 9, to Friday, March 12, from 2 to 4 p.m. each day.

A later comment said, “We will be reopening! TBA.”