Swine Festival crowns Jude Burton Jr. as king

Jude Burton Jr. is crowned La. Swine Festival King by Melissa Clavier, festival association president, during the recent pageant.
Jude Burton Jr. is crowned La. Swine Festival King by Melissa Clavier, festival association president, during the recent pageant.

By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor The Louisiana Swine Festival is proud to announce Jude Burton, Jr. as the 2024 Swine Festival King. A 52-year-old Basile businessman and owner of Rhea’s Specialty Meats, Jude is a well-respected figure in the local community and an ardent supporter of Louisiana’s culinary and cultural traditions. Jude is a resident of the Te-Mamou/Evangeline area in Acadia Parish, sou…