By Darrel LeJeune Basile Weekly Editor The 2026 Louisiana Basile Swine Festival Pageants are set for Saturday, Oct. 17, at McFarlain Memorial Gym at Basile High School, with the deadline for entries set for Wednesday, Oct. 14. The main pageant will begin at 4 p.m. with the crowning of Miss Louisiana Swine Festival, open to contestants between the ages of 17 and 23. The 4 p.m. event will also crown…