Catherine Callaway was born in 1959. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in commercial advertising and communication from Jacksonville State University in Alabama, graduating with honors. Despite her public career, she maintains a private personal life, and her marital status has not been publicly disclosed.

Broadcast Journalism Career

Callaway began her broadcasting career in 1987 at WJSU-TV in Anniston, Alabama, now known as WBMA-TV or ABC 33/40. She later joined WAFF-TV in Huntsville, Alabama, working as an anchor and general assignment reporter for one year. From there, she moved to WBMG-TV (now WIAT) in Birmingham, Alabama, where she served as a reporter and news anchor for the 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. broadcasts for four years.

At WBMG-TV, she expanded her contributions beyond anchoring by covering important local stories, producing promotional segments and special features, and co-producing the station’s annual leukemia telethon.

Role at CNN

Callaway joined CNN in 1993, initially anchoring weekend newscasts. In 1997, she became a fill-in anchor for CNN Headline News. Over time, her responsibilities grew to include coverage of key national and international stories. She also served as a correspondent for CNN Newsource, contributing to the network’s syndicated content.

Currently, Catherine Callaway anchors CNN Tonight, a 30-minute late-night newscast broadcast weekdays at 1 a.m. ET from CNN’s world headquarters in Atlanta. The program offers headline coverage and analysis for viewers, particularly serving as an evening newscast for West Coast audiences.

Notable Coverage and Recognition

Throughout her career, Callaway has reported on several high-profile events, including NASA space shuttle launches, the nationwide manhunt for Andrew Cunanan in Miami, the Paula Jones lawsuit against then-President Bill Clinton in Arkansas, and extensive coverage of the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics.

For her excellence in journalism, Callaway has received multiple accolades from the Associated Press, including the AP Pacemaker Awards for Best Spot News Coverage, AP Best Reporter, and Best Coverage of a Planned Event.

Public Engagement and Feature Work

In addition to her anchoring and reporting duties, Callaway has hosted several feature segments on CNN that explore topics ranging from food and travel to parenting and other social issues. Her work in these areas reflects a broader commitment to informing the public on cultural and lifestyle topics.

She is also a skilled public speaker and has delivered numerous speeches and participated in public events to raise awareness on a broad spectrum of social, cultural, and economic concerns.